Does anyone know why my trees won't grow?

 

Use bonemeal or wait. Otherwise, there may be a block nearby preventing it

 

i have been waiting and several in game days past without it growing. good to know that I can wait though

 

Sometimes trees take long time to grow.

 

Yea. It has now finally grown. Just was confused because in single player they usually only take a day or two for me.

 

Another thing for it to grow do I have to be on my island or can I be off doing other things?? Sorry I know this is basic stuff.

 

Idk, but I dont see my cactus growing if i'm out of my island. maybe..

 

Ok thanks

 

Your trees will grow even when you are no on your island (I'm 85% sure).

Also, your trees will not grow if there is a block too close to it

 

I would suggest adding light such as torches or glowstone to make them grow faster.

 

Thanks fintan238 I will see if it works for me.
megadorkvikki yea that would explain why they grew a lot quicker on my single player
Thanks to both of you

 

Trees, or any redstone activity/plants will only grow if you're somewhere near it - within the general chunk. This feature is here to reduce the overall server lag.

Also, certain trees such as spruce will only grow if the area around it is clear. (This is just how MineCraft physics for these saplings work)

 

Ok thanks

 

Question answered?

 

yes

 

Question answered. Archiving.