At home, this marsh plant, which, however, often lives under water. At the same time underwater leaves larger ground, but they pale green color. The size of the individual sheet - 6 mm in width and 8 cm in length. Stem cuttings of this plant roots quickly form numerous, so that the aquarium can be used for the arrangement, placing the group. It is very photophilous and good lighting is growing rapidly, and therefore particularly suitable for small aquariums with low water level. From the variety of species it Heteranthera this is especially good as an aquarium plant.