Cactus Wiki Guide
This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a cactus with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a cactus 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.
Let’s explore how to add a cactus to your inventory.
Where to find a Cactus in Creative Mode
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a cactus in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
 Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.8 – 1.19 |  Decoration Blocks |
| Java Edition (PC/Mac) |
1.19.3 – 1.19.4 |  Natural Blocks |
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
- Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.
How to get a Cactus in Survival Mode
In Minecraft, you can add a cactus to your inventory in Survival mode by mining a cactus. So, let’s get started!
1. Find a Cactus Plant
First, you need to find a cactus plant in your Minecraft world. Cactus plants are usually found in the Desert or Mesa biomes.
Desert
Mesa
2. Break the Cactus Plant
Once you’ve found a cactus plant, you will want to break it.
The game control to break the cactus plant depends on the version of Minecraft:
- For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the cactus.
- For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the cactus.
- For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
- For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
- For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
- For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
- For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the cactus.
- For Education Edition, left click and hold on the cactus.
The cactus plant will break and a smaller piece of cactus will float on the ground.
3. Pick up the Cactus
Make sure you pick up the cactus before it disappears.
Once you pick up the cactus, it will appear in your hotbar.
A cactus is a useful item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.
Item ID and Name
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft, a cactus has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Description (Minecraft ID Name) |
Minecraft ID |
Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cactus (minecraft: |
81 | 0 | 64 | Java |
1.8 – 1.12 |
| Cactus (minecraft: |
81 | 64 | Java |
1.13 – 1.19.3 |
- Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
- Minecraft IDÂ is the Internal number for the item.
- Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
- Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
- Platform is the platform that applies.
- Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.
Give Command for Cactus
Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19 and 1.19.3, the /give command for Cactus is:
/give @p cactus 1
In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Cactus is:
/give @p cactus 1 0
Things to Make with Cactus
You can use cactus to make items in Minecraft such as:
How to make Green Dye
Things to Do with Cactus
Here are some activities that you can do with cactus in Minecraft:
How to Make a Potted Plant
How to Use a Composter
How to build a Cactus Farm