Ledebouria crispa is easily cultivated in an organic, rich loam soil with good drainage, the addition of sifted kraal (cattle) manure, bonemeal and coarse sand is beneficial. Adult plants prefer to be grown in terracotta pots which facilitate quick drying of the soil after rain. They prefer a warm climate with watering in the form of heavy downpours between each period of almost drying out during summer, and should be kept in full sun to obtain the best leaf colour and curliness. During the dry winter dormancy period, the pots should be moved out of the rain and placed in a cool dry area with good air movement. Watering can commence at the onset of warmer weather in spring (September to October in South Africa).

Propagation from seed is a very successful method of producing more plants. Fresh seed should be sown in spring or summer in seed trays filled with a sifted organic loam with some sifted manure and sand added to facilitate good drainage. The seed can be sown on a firmly tamped surface and lightly covered with the same mixture approximately 3 mm deep. The trays should be kept in a bright, warm, well-ventilated position out of direct sunlight, and kept damp for between 2 to 3 weeks until germination has commenced. Once the seedlings have emerged watering can be reduced. The seedlings can remain in the seedling tray for 1 year and planted out at the beginning of their second growing season. Flowering size bulbs can be attained after 3 to 4 years.