This would be a useful species where a very low-growing groundcover is needed for a damp area, such as round stepping stones and in shady areas. It could also be used to spill over the edge of a large flowerpot planted with taller species, or at the sides of a window box.

This species may be grown from cuttings or from seed. March and/or April are good times for sowing of seed or growing on from cuttings. For both, use a well-drained mix, which will not become waterlogged, but which remains moist at all times. A sandy loam or a mix made of equal parts of sand and fine peat moss would be suitable. Pasteurised soil mixes are advantageous as they minimise attack from diseases. It is best to sow the seeds individually or place the cuttings individually into small pots or 6 or 12 plug packs so that roots have minimum disturbance when potted on into larger containers or planted out in situ. Seeds may be removed from their seed cases if desired, using a needle inserted into the groove below the style, or sown, as is, about 5 mm below the surface of the mix. It is most important that the mix is kept moist at all times to prevent the germinating seed and seedlings from drying out. Pot on into larger containers or plant out in situ once the plants have developed several good-sized leaves and are 50-70 mm tall. When repotting or planting out try to disturb roots as little as possible by adding soil mix to the base and sides of the new pot. A very dilute, water-soluble fertilizer may be used at about every third or fourth watering if necessary.