Rooted Dirt in Minecraft

Rooted dirt will generate naturally below azalea trees randomly in a 5x5 cross-section with the base of the tree at the center, they can be mined with any tool but a shovel will do the job the quickest. You can also buy rooted dirt blocks from wandering traders for 2 emeralds each.

Rooted dirt below an azalea tree (via screenshot)

Much like coarse dirt, neither mycelium nor grass can spread onto rooted dirt. While it yields itself when dug, it does not convert into dirt after a block is placed onto it. You can use bone meal on rooted dirt blocks to grow hanging roots below the rooted dirt block.

Hanging roots growing out the bottom of a rooted dirt block (via screenshot)

Rooted dirt blocks are similar to regular dirt, as you can turn them into mud and dirt paths. They are still quite helpful as finding some rooted dirt beneath an azalea tree indicates that a lush cave has been generated below. Lush caves are hard to find biomes thus making rooted dirt quite an important block.

Q. What is the use of rooted dirt?

A. Rooted dirt is mostly decorative but players can grow hanging roots out the bottom of the block.

Q. Can rooted dirt turn into grass?

A. No, rooted dirt will not turn into grass over time, unlike regular dirt.

Q. Where does rooted dirt generate?

A. Rooted dirt generates naturally below azalea trees.