In the Lowveld National Botanical Garden, Craibia brownii grows very easily from seeds. Harvest fresh, ripe seeds from the woody pod by breaking it open, removing the seeds and then sowing them as fresh as possible. Sow Craibia brownii seeds in spring or summer when the weather is warm, in a seed tray filled with a mixture of 3 parts compost and 1 part washed river sand. Level the surface, spread seeds evenly over the top, spacing them far apart, sprinkle a light layer of growth medium to cover any exposed seeds. Do not bury the seeds too deeply because they won’t be able to germinate. Water the seeds using a watering can. Place the seed tray under a light protection of 60% shade cloth. Irrigation should take place twice a week using overhead sprinklers. Germination will start after 2 weeks. Moisture should be monitored during the germination period, to prevent the soil drying out.

When transplanting Craibia brownii seedlings, prick out the seedlings in a seed tray using a sharpened piece of wooden stick. When they are large enough to be handled, transplant them into 1.5 litre bags and move them to the hardening-off area. Water the seedlings twice a week in summer and once a week in winter using overhead sprinklers.

The Lowveld Garden has a warm, frost-free climate and Craibia brownii grows very well here, in full sun areas, in a well-drained loamy soil and its water requirement is moderate. This plant species is drought resistant, sensitive to frost and slow growing. Craibia brownii in the Garden seems not to be prone to diseases.

This plant can be used as a shade tree in the garden because of its dense, rounded shape, a focal point because of its white to creamy pinkish, sweet pea-shaped flowers that cover the whole plant in spring and early summer. It could also be planted along the street or in paved areas, since the root system is not aggressive. For a beautiful colour combination and leaf contrast, plant it together with Millettia stuhlmannii.