Haworthiopsis coarctata plants are relatively slow growing They can be propagated in 3 ways: offsets, leaves and seeds. With offsets, new small plants will sprout up around the base of the motherplant; simply pull these up, allow these offsets to dry for 1 or 2 days, before replanting. Leaves can be used to propagate new plants: choose a firm, healthy leaf, remove it from the main plant by gently twisting the leaf from the stem; always be sure not to leave any of the leaf on the stem. Allow the leaf to dry for several days to form a callus over the wound, and then lay it on well-drained soil, and water sparingly, when the soil has dried completely. After the roots have formed and a rosette has developed and mother leaf has withered away, transplant the new plant to a separate pot. Seeds are sown in spring in a well-drained soil, kept slightly moist and placed in the full shade house for germination to take place.

Older clumps can also be divided, split up and replanted.

Haworthiopsis coarctata can be cultivated in containers, and in frost-free areas with low rainfall. It can be cultivated in the garden where it is ideal for rockeries or among rocks, in a semi-shaded position, although they will tolerate full sun. Sun will bring out more colours in the leaves.

When growing Haworthiopsis coarctata, never allow water to collect in the rosette, because it will cause the plants to rot. They require warm temperatures in summer, but cool in the winter, down to 10°C. Bright light is required, but not direct sunlight. White or yellow leaves usually indicate that it is receiving too much sun, which must be avoided. Soil must be very well drained, a mixture of 50% potting soil and 50% washed river sand is recommended for the plant to grow well.

The most dangerous situation for these plants is too much water. They should never be allowed to sit in water under any circumstances.