Many visitors expect to see stalactites and stalagmites galore in Mammoth Cave but are surprised when they don't see many of ...

There were amazing stalactite and stalagmite formations. The plant life is a startling shade of lime green and all face the same direction due to the only light source from main opening.” ...

Additionally, a stalactite will only grow up to seven blocks long, and a stalactite will only cause stalagmite growth if the floor or stalagmite below is within 10 blocks.