A mixture of half sand and half peat moss works well, as does leaf humus. Keep the crown of the plant above soil level and use a gentle stream of water to wash the soil into and around the root ball. Add soil if needed. After planting, keep the Ebony Spleenwort moist but not soggy. Because of its size, care must be given to remove weeds or other plants that would crowd or compete.
New leaves appear in the spring.
Under good conditions, this fern is often evergreen.