Cissampelos capensis is propagated sexually from seeds. Collect the seeds, which are orange when ripe. Clean off the flesh. Before sowing, soak the seeds in lukewarm water for 12–48 hours. The ideal sowing mixture is well-drained, made up of 2 parts river-sand and 1 part fine-milled bark. Sow the seeds in autumn, 1 cm deep, taking care to space them evenly. The sowing mixture must be kept moist by using a mist sprayer. Place the seed tray in a warm, partially shaded place to protect the seedlings from fluctuating temperatures and too much sun. During their germination period the seeds need sufficient moisture, circulating air and optimum temperatures with enough light. Seedlings should be popping up within 10–14 days.

Cissampelos capensis is a low-growing, hardy shrub. It is not well-known as a garden ornamental, but is ideal for sunny, dry and windy spots in any garden, as it grows in sandy and well-drained soils with plenty of compost. It is best to plant dawidjies against a trellis close to a wall, so that it can twine itself around the structure. Or make use of a wire fence in front of the house so that the plant can twine and creep itself along it. Or it can be used to soften a dead tree in your garden.

Companion plants that will grow well with dawidjies and its beautiful bluish-green foliage are Carpobrotus quadrifidus (eland sour fig) with its big purplish-pinkish flowers, Salvia aurea (= S. africana-lutea) (brown sage) with its aromatic grey leaves and striking brown flowers which adds colour and texture to a garden, Didelta spinosa (spiny salad bush) with its attractive yellow flowers, Dimorphotheca fruticosa (creeping marguerite) with its bright purple flowers and Babiana thunbergia (cockscomb) with its eye-catching red flowers and Cleretum bellidiforme (bokbaaivygies) for colour.

The plant is relatively pest free.