What Does Mushroom Grass Grow On in Terraria? A Comprehensive Guide
Mushroom grass in Terraria is a unique and visually striking biome-specific grass that plays a vital role in creating Glowing Mushroom biomes. Unlike regular grass that grows on dirt blocks, Mushroom grass exclusively grows on Mud Blocks. This fundamental requirement is crucial for establishing and expanding these vibrant fungal landscapes. Mushroom grass serves as the foundation for cultivating Glowing Mushrooms and giant Glowing Mushrooms, both of which are essential for crafting and biome creation. This article delves into the intricacies of Mushroom grass growth, addressing common questions and providing a detailed understanding of its mechanics within Terraria.
The Core Requirement: Mud Blocks
The single most important factor to understand about Mushroom grass is its dependence on Mud Blocks. It will not grow on dirt, stone, or any other block type. Therefore, if you want to create a Glowing Mushroom biome, your first step is to prepare a foundation of Mud Blocks. This ensures that any Mushroom Grass Seeds you plant have a suitable surface to take root. Mushroom Grass Seeds are harvested from Glowing Mushrooms and giant Glowing Mushrooms, and can also be purchased from the Dryad NPC when she is in a Glowing Mushroom Biome.
Planting and Spread
Once you have laid down your Mud Blocks, you can begin planting Mushroom Grass Seeds. When planted, Mushroom grass will slowly start to spread across the mud block surfaces. This spread is not immediate, occurring at a rate comparable to Jungle grass, approximately 3-5 tiles per day for each continuous section of Mud Blocks. It’s important to note that Mushroom grass spreads only on the surfaces of Mud Blocks not through them. The speed of spread is also somewhat dependent on the size of the area you’re trying to cover. A large, interconnected area of Mud Blocks will experience faster overall spread than a series of small, isolated patches. This means, if you want to spread a biome faster, ensure that mud blocks are placed adjacent to each other. The more contiguous the mud blocks are, the faster the grass spreads.
The Function of Mushroom Grass
Mushroom grass doesn’t just look pretty, it’s the essential foundation for Glowing Mushroom growth. Glowing Mushrooms are crafting materials that randomly spawn on top of Mushroom grass. Harvesting these mushrooms is the primary way to obtain more Mushroom Grass Seeds. When you harvest a Glowing Mushroom, there is a 1/40 or 1/50 chance that Mushroom Grass Seeds will drop, allowing you to expand your farm further. These seeds also drop from Giant Glowing Mushrooms.
Additionally, Mushroom grass also supports the growth of giant Glowing Mushrooms. They also require a specific set of conditions to grow, which are listed in the FAQ section.
Underground Growth vs. Surface Growth
A crucial restriction to remember is that Mushroom grass will not grow or spread above ground. Mushroom grass requires an underground setting to grow. It is a biome specific to the depths of your Terraria world, and will not spread above the surface. This ensures you can’t make a surface mushroom biome except by artificially planting it and making sure it is at the correct elevation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can Mushroom Grass Grow on Dirt Blocks?
No, Mushroom grass cannot grow on dirt blocks. It exclusively grows on the surfaces of Mud Blocks. Any attempt to plant Mushroom Grass Seeds on dirt will fail. The specific requirement for Mud Blocks is essential to remember when establishing a Glowing Mushroom biome.
2. How Fast Does Mushroom Grass Spread?
Mushroom grass spreads slower than standard grass or Corruption. Its spread rate is similar to that of Jungle grass, approximately 3-5 tiles per day for each continuous section of Mud Blocks. The amount of contiguous blocks dictates the speed of grass spread.
3. What is the Purpose of Mushroom Grass?
The primary purpose of Mushroom grass is to facilitate the growth of Glowing Mushrooms and giant Glowing Mushrooms. These are vital materials in crafting certain items, as well as defining the limits of the Glowing Mushroom Biome.
4. Can Trees Grow on Mushroom Grass?
Yes, specific types of trees can grow on Mushroom grass. Specifically, Glowing Mushroom trees can grow on Mushroom grass, provided you meet other specific conditions. These conditions include having at least 16 tiles of space above the floor and 5 continuous blocks of Mushroom grass without any wall directly above them. They do not grow on mowed or painted grass.
5. How Do I Get Mushroom Grass Seeds?
Mushroom Grass Seeds are primarily obtained by harvesting Glowing Mushrooms and giant Glowing Mushrooms with a 1/40 or 1/50 chance to drop respectively. They can also be purchased from the Dryad NPC for 150 coins when she’s in a Glowing Mushroom biome.
6. Can Glowing Mushrooms Grow Anywhere?
Glowing Mushrooms grow exclusively on Mushroom grass which must be on Mud Blocks. They emit their own light and are fairly easy to spot. They do not grow anywhere else and require empty space above them to spawn, meaning they cannot be covered by other blocks.
7. Will a Mushroom Biome Spread on its Own?
A Mushroom biome will spread as long as there is a suitable medium of growth. If you plant a Mushroom Grass Seed on Mud, the biome will grow as long as there are Mud Blocks for the grass to spread onto. However, it will not convert other block types like dirt or stone to mud.
8. Can Other Biomes Convert Mushroom Grass?
Evil Biomes such as Corruption or Crimson can corrupt Mud blocks covered in jungle grass, turning them into dirt blocks with the respective evil grass. However, Mud Blocks covered in Mushroom grass cannot be corrupted. Mud has its own hallowed, corruption and crimson variants, and will not turn to dirt.
9. How Do I Grow Glowing Mushroom Trees?
To grow Glowing Mushroom trees, you need the following: a flat patch of 5 blocks of Mushroom grass with at least 16 tiles of space between the floor and any ceiling. There cannot be walls directly on top of the floor, but walls can be behind the floor and 1 tile above.
10. Why Isn’t My Mushroom Biome Spreading?
If your Mushroom biome isn’t spreading, make sure that the Mushroom grass is spreading on the surfaces of Mud Blocks. It will not spread through blocks, and requires an existing surface to spread on. Ensure there are no barriers that prevent the spread.
11. Why Won’t My Truffle NPC Move In?
The Truffle NPC requires a vacant house in a Surface Glowing Mushroom Biome (above 0 elevation). Ensure your housing is correctly set up and that there is no Corruption or Crimson immediately under it. Additionally ensure that you have the required number of houses for other NPCs before the Truffle can move in.
12. How Many Mushroom Tiles Are Needed for a Biome?
An area needs 100 tiles on the surface or 160 tiles underground of Mushroom grass, Glowing Mushrooms or Giant Glowing Mushrooms to be considered a Glowing Mushroom biome.
13. Can I Speed up Mushroom Biome Creation?
Yes, creating a 1×1 grid of Mud Blocks increases the surface area available for Mushroom grass to spread, significantly accelerating biome creation. This method allows Mushroom grass to rapidly fill the gaps, creating a larger biome faster.
14. Can You Place Glowing Mushrooms as Blocks?
Yes, you can now place Glowing Mushrooms as blocks. This can help with quickly populating a biome for the requirements of some NPCs. They must be a harvested item and cannot be grown as a block from the start.
15. Can Painted Grass Blocks Change Mushroom Growth?
Plants growing on painted Mushroom grass will take on the painted block’s color. However, painting it doesn’t affect the function of the Mushroom grass itself.
Conclusion
Understanding that Mushroom grass grows exclusively on Mud Blocks is the cornerstone of creating a thriving Glowing Mushroom biome in Terraria. By laying down a foundation of Mud Blocks and planting Mushroom Grass Seeds, you can cultivate this unique ecosystem. Remember the need to grow Mushroom grass underground, the spreading mechanics, and the other specific requirements and you will be well on your way to mastering this fascinating and rewarding biome. This information will enable you to build successful mushroom farms, attract the Truffle NPC, and craft the items needed for progression in Terraria.