Firefly Bushes have been a hot topic among players since they were revealed in a snapshot back in February.
Minecraft 's Firefly Bushes have been a hot topic since they were revealed in a snapshot back in February. And after a long wait, they've finally made their official debut in the game with the Spring to Life update, along with a few other items like Leaf Litter and Cactus Flowers.
What is Firefly Bush?
Firefly Bushes in Minecraft are mainly decorative items, with their soft glow, they help make your world feel cozy and magical. If you've ever walked around a swamp at night and seen small floating lights, chances are you've come across a Firefly Bush.
They are small shrubs that glow at night thanks to the fireflies flying around them. Players can find them near water sources, especially in biomes such as:
- Swamp
- Mangrove Swamp
- Badlands
They stand out more at night because of their soft glowing effect, creating a lively and magical feeling, chilling for the player.
How to get Firefly Bush
When you find a firefly bush, you can simply smash it with your hands or a tool to collect it without having to use any special tools.
You can also buy Firefly bushes from the Wandering Trader – a friendly mob that randomly spawns near the player. He sells all sorts of rare and unique items that you would have a hard time getting while playing normally. To buy Firefly bushes from the trader, you only need 1 Emerald.
The wandering merchant also occasionally sells various plants, dyes, and other useful items – so it's worth checking out whenever he appears.
How to Propagate More Firefly Bushes
If you want to plant more firefly bushes, it's also very simple. Just apply Bone Meal to the bushes, and they will spread to nearby dirt blocks.
Bonemeal is a fertilizer in Minecraft that helps plants, mushrooms, and other things grow faster. You can get bonemeal by:
- Crafted from Bones dropped from Skeletons
- Recycling in a composter
- Or buy from the wandering merchant (if he sells)
Note: Wandering merchants don't always have bone meal, so buy some when you get the chance.
Special effects when planting Firefly bushes
When using bone meal, the bush will grow quickly and spread out on its own. And if you plant it at night and the top is not covered, the bush can emit ambient sounds like fireflies flying – adding a magical touch to the space.