Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis is an easy to grow protea that adapts to a wide range of garden conditions. It is very fast growing when young and can reach a height of 3 m in four years. This rapid growth can cause the plants to become leggy, so regular pruning is necessary. Prune the current season's growth directly after flowering; this will produce a more compact, attractive shrub as well as prolonging the life of the protea. Proteas are not long-lived plants and will need to be replaced after about 8-10 years.

The best time to plant is just before the rainy season. This enables plants to establish themselves and send down deep roots before the hot, dry, summer season. Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis requires a sunny situation with well-drained soil. In nature the plants grow together in large groups. One can imitate this in the garden by making an informal dense shrubbery that will create a spectacle of cream-coloured flowers in early winter. One can also create a mixed shrubbery using plants from the same habitat as P. aurea subsp. potbergensis, such as Thamnochortus insignis, Aulax umbellata, Artemisia afra, Metalasia densa, Berzelia abrotanoides, Erica mammosa, Polygala myrtifolia, Leucadendron laureolum, Mimetes cucullatus and Phylica pubescens.

Propagate Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis from cuttings or seed. Seed has a much higher success rate than cuttings. Sow seeds in autumn when the nights are cool and the days warm. Treat the seeds with a systemic fungicide and plant in situ, open beds or in seedling trays. Use a well-drained fynbos mix consisting of 1 part loam, 1 part bark, and 2 parts sand. Cover the seeds lightly with sand or fine bark. This species germinates easily after ± 25 days, after which they grow rapidly. Once two true leaves have grown, prick the seedlings out into small bags. Place the seedlings in a lightly shaded area with good air circulation. When plants are ± 50-100 mm tall or after one year's growth, they can be planted into the garden. Nipping out the tips of the seedlings will encourage branching and produce a neater shrub. Protea seeds planted in situ generally grow faster and are less susceptible to diseases than those grown in a nursery situation.

Take cuttings from the current season's growth in autumn or spring. The semi-hardwood cuttings should be 60-100 mm long. Dip the cuttings into a rooting hormone and plant in a mixture of 50 % polystyrene and 50 % bark. Place the cuttings under intermittent mist with a bottom heat of 25°C and good air circulation. Once the roots are well developed, remove from the mist unit and harden off for three weeks. Plant the cuttings into small bags and grow on until ready to plant into the garden.

Protea aurea subsp. potbergensis is a relatively hardy protea and not susceptible to too many diseases and pests in a garden situation. The most important factor in preventing disease in proteas is to make sure the environmental conditions are correct. This includes getting direct sunlight for the most of the day, a well-drained soil where the soil does not stay saturated and stagnate, and good air circulation ensuring that the above-ground parts of the plant dry quickly after watering. It is also important to ensure that the soil stays cool in the hot months and roots are not disturbed by excessive digging. A thick layer of mulch or groundcover planting can be used to keep the soil cool and prevent moisture loss. If any of these factors are not correct, the plants become weakened and stressed and you will be sure to attract some form of pest or disease.