How to make a Small Dripleaf in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a small dripleaf with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a small dripleaf is a new item that was introduced in the Caves & Cliffs Update: Part I. It is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

small dripleaf

Let's explore how to add a small dripleaf to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A small dripleaf is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.17)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (1.17.0)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360No
Xbox One Xbox OneYes (1.17.0)
PS3 PS3No
PS4 PS4Yes (1.17.0)
Wii U Wii UNo
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes (1.17.0)
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes (1.17.0)
Education Edition Education EditionYes (1.17.30)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Small Dripleaf in Creative Mode

Required Materials to make a Small Dripleaf

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to gather a small dripleaf:

How to get a Small Dripleaf in Survival Mode

You can add a small dripleaf to your inventory in Survival mode by trimming a small dripleaf with a pair of shears. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Small Dripleaf

First, you need to find a small dripleaf in your Minecraft world. Small dripleafs are usually found in the Lush Caves biome.

lush caves

2. Hold your Shears

Next, place your shears in your hand by selecting them in your hotbar.

small dripleaf and shears

3. Use the Shears

The game control to use the shears to clip the small dripleaf depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the small dripleaf.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the small dripleaf.
  • For Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the small dripleaf.
  • For Education Edition, left click and hold on the small dripleaf.

small dripleaf dropped

You will need to continue to clip with the shears until the small dripleaf breaks and a smaller small dripleaf floats on the ground.

4. Pick up the Small Dripleaf

Make sure you pick up the small dripleaf before it disappears.

small dripleaf gathered

Once you pick up the small dripleaf, it will appear in your hotbar.

small dripleaf

A small dripleaf is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later. A small dripleaf will grow into a big dripleaf.

Item ID and Name

Block States for Small Dripleaf

Give Command for Small Dripleaf