The dwarf African hyacinth is easily cultivated in the garden and is well suited to containers, due to its small size. Bulbs should be planted in a well-drained, organic-rich, loam soil. The addition of sifted kraal (cattle) manure and bone-meal is beneficial. Plants kept in containers need to be kept moist throughout the growing season. In their natural habitat they often experience waterlogging for prolonged periods where they occur, in shallow pans and seepage. They prefer a warm growing season, but can withstand very cold temperatures in winter, while the soil is completely dry and the plants are dormant. During the dry winter dormancy period, the pots should be moved out of the rain and placed in a dry, cool area with good air movement. Watering can commence at the onset of warmer weather (August to September in South Africa).

Propagation from seed is the best method of producing new plants. Seed must be sown fresh in spring or summer, in deep seed trays filled with the sifted potting mixture as detailed above. The seed can be sown on a firmly tamped surface and lightly covered with the same mixture, about 2 mm deep. The seed trays should be kept in a bright, warm position out of direct sunlight and kept damp for between 2 to 3 weeks, until germination has commenced. Once the seedlings have emerged, watering can be reduced. The seedlings can remain in the seedling tray for many years due to their small adult size, or be planted out at the beginning of their second or third growing season. Flowering size bulbs can be attained after 2 to 3 years.