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Minecraft Crimson Fungus item

Crimson Fungus

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A stackable plant item from the Nether that serves as food for hoglins and a crafting ingredient.

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About

Crimson Fungus is a block found naturally in Crimson Forests within the Nether. When harvested, it drops as an item that stacks up to 64 per slot. The fungus has no blast resistance and breaks instantly when destroyed.

Admins use crimson fungus primarily to control hoglin populations, feeding it to hoglins causes them to move toward the source. It also appears in crafting recipes for crimson nylium and serves decorative purposes in builds. Hand it out with the /give command if you need to provision players quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Crimson Fungus without spawning it?
Yes. The Crimson Fungus can also be obtained through normal Minecraft progression. Admins usually spawn it for speed when testing, running events, or outfitting players, which is what the commands on this page are for.
When was the Crimson Fungus data last updated?
The Crimson Fungus entry was last verified on GameServersCodex on June 29, 2026. We track the live Minecraft build, so the IDs and commands here reflect the current patch.
What items are related to the Crimson Fungus?
See the Related section at the bottom of this page for items commonly used alongside the Crimson Fungus, or open Browse Games to explore the full Minecraft database.
What does the Crimson Fungus do in Minecraft?
A stackable plant item from the Nether that serves as food for hoglins and a crafting ingredient.
What is the Crimson Fungus used for?
Crimson Fungus is a block found naturally in Crimson Forests within the Nether. When harvested, it drops as an item that stacks up to 64 per slot. The fungus has no blast resistance and breaks instantly when destroyed.
Which game is the Crimson Fungus from?
The Crimson Fungus is from Minecraft. Every ID, code, and command on this page is specific to Minecraft and its current live build.
What is the item id of the Crimson Fungus?
The item id of the Crimson Fungus is minecraft:crimson_fungus.
What is the give command of the Crimson Fungus?
The give command of the Crimson Fungus is /give @p minecraft:crimson_fungus 1.
What is the stackable of the Crimson Fungus?
The stackable of the Crimson Fungus is Yes.
What is the max stack size of the Crimson Fungus?
The max stack size of the Crimson Fungus is 64.
What is the hardness of the Crimson Fungus?
The hardness of the Crimson Fungus is 0.0.
What is the diggable of the Crimson Fungus?
The diggable of the Crimson Fungus is Yes.

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