Ixia vinacea can be grown from either the corms or from seeds. If grown from corms, plant corms in autumn, at a depth of 10–20 mm, in ideally a layer of pure river sand or grit. If grown from seeds, sow seeds in late autumn, in deep pots or in raised beds. Sow the seeds thinly to reduce the risk of loss caused by damping-off. The seeds will germinate within 3 weeks. Under optimal conditions the plant may flower in its second year, but it is more likely to flower in its third year. Offsets can be taken from the mother corms towards the end of the summer period and when the offsets are large enough, they can be replanted in autumn.

This species is found in stony clay soil in the wild, but in cultivation, prefers sharply drained sandy mediums. For example the medium should be equal parts coarse river sand and finely sifted acidic compost. For the best results, place this plant in a sunny position in a cool greenhouse. Water plants once per week in the winter months and twice per week just prior to and during the flowering period. Watering should gradually be reduced as the leaves start to wilt and should be stopped during the summer months.

The leaves are often damaged by red spider mites as temperatures rise in spring and the corms are susceptible to damage caused by mealy bugs.