Bright lighting is essential to its growth. Propagation is done by replanted clippings from the root system. This is a light green moss which grows in clumps. It grows quite rapidly in strong light. It is very useful in providing shelter for newly hatched fry.
Propagation is natural and rapid.
It does well completely or partially submerged, and as a floating fern. When used as a floating plant, the fern becomes flat. It requires soft, acidic water with a peat substrate. It can tolerate harsh water conditions and lasts for quite some time. It is a very easy plant to care for a propagation can be achieved by replanting the buds of matured plants.