Incrusting montipora come in a wide veriety of colors and growth patterns. Typically they will incrust out over rockwork but will also grow off the rockwork as well. It is recommended that incrusting montipora be mounted flush against rockwork as it will more quickly and easily encrust over the rockwork.

Incrusting montipora prefer high flow and light levels and will also benefit from phytoplankton or other similar sized foods made for SPS will also benefit this coral.