Pixel art illustration of an unlit green candle with soft wax drips and a dark wick

Minecraft Java Item ID

Green Candle ID

Green candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and green dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:green_candle

Green Candle Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Historical numerical IDNot applicable

Historical numerical ID: This item was introduced after Java Edition 1.13, when numerical IDs were no longer used.

Give Command for Green Candle

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:green_candle 1

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Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+

/give @p minecraft:green_candle 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Bedrock Edition

/give @p minecraft:green_candle 1

Same namespaced ID (namespace optional)

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Green Candle

Crafting Recipe

Combine 1 candle and 1 green dye in any arrangement on a crafting table — makes 1 × Green Candle.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Green Candle instantly.

Build With Green Candle

minecraft:green_candle is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

About Green Candle in Minecraft

Green candles are dyed light sources crafted from a candle and green dye. Up to four share one block and are lit with flint and steel.

Green Candle Command Examples

Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:green_candle 1
Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:green_candle 1
Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:green_candle 1
Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:green_candle

Green Candle FAQ

What is the item ID for Green Candle?

The item ID for Green Candle is minecraft:green_candle. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

How do I give myself Green Candle in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:green_candle 1 to give the nearest player one Green Candle. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Green Candle can stack in one slot?

Green Candle stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

How do you craft Green Candle?

Green Candle is crafted on a crafting table with 1 candle and 1 green dye, which yields 1 Green Candle.