New plants are planted out at the end of spring. Salvia albicaulis is easily combined with most yellow, white or pink flowering perennials such Lasiospermum bipinnatum, Diascia integerrima and Dimorphotheca jucunda. They also give good contrast with fynbos elements such as Restionaceae, Proteaceae and Erica species.

The plants may need to be pruned back lightly each year to encourage bushy growth.

Salvia albicaulis requires full sun with good drainage. It will survive with little water but responds well to regular watering, especially in summer. No extra feeding is necessary for strong, healthy growth but an occasional foliar feed would do no harm and the plants will tolerate general chemical fertilizing.

New plants are easy to propagate from seed and cuttings.

Sow seeds in late spring and early summer into general potting soil mix. Seedlings germinate quickly and can be transplanted into well-drained potting soil once the first pair of true leaves appears.

Take semi-hardwood tip cuttings in spring and summer. Cuttings must be without terminal flowering buds. Place in rooting medium, 50% fine-milled bark and 50% polystyrene (perlite, vermiculite, river sand and peat are alternatives). Place under mist or enclose in plastic bag to retain humidity. Keep warm but out of direct sunlight. Cuttings should root in 2-4 weeks.

With their hairy and aromatic leaves the plants do not have any major pests, although mealy bug may settle down near the base of the stems and leaves.