Glossostigma elatinoides from New Zealand are much in demand in Japanese-inspired nature aquariums. It is one of the smallest aquarium carpet plants (2-3 cm tall), and thus a good foreground plant. A difficult plant demands a lot of light. Grows upwards if the light is poor. Make sure larger plants do not overshadow it. When planting in the aquarium small clumps (approx. 1/8 pot) should be placed at intervals of a few centimeters to help the plants grow together more quickly. CO2 addition and soft water promote growth significantly.