The fynbos African hyacinth is very easily cultivated in gardens and containers. They are best grown outdoors in containers or in the garden in full sun, in a moderate to warm climate. The bulbs should be planted in sandy soil or a well-drained, sandy organic potting medium, with sifted kraal (cattle) manure or well-aged compost added. Watering should be done only in the winter growing season. The plants should be dried out in the dry summer rest period. They prefer a cool growing season and can withstand cold temperatures. During the dry summer dormancy period, the pots should be moved out of the rain and placed in a dry, cool area with good air circulation. Watering can commence at the onset of cooler autumn weather (March to April). 

Adult plants can become afflicted with scale insect and mealy bug, especially if the cultural conditions are not ideal. Both of these maladies can be managed with a systemic insecticide or insecticidal soap and repellents. Ants will often bring and spread such infestations, and as such, it is best to manage ant populations where the plants are housed.

Propagation can be done by simply dividing the densely clustering bulbs or they can be grown from seed. Seed must be sown fresh (cannot be stored) in autumn or winter, in deep seed trays filled with the sifted potting mixture. The seed should be sown on a firmly tamped surface and pressed into the soil, then lightly covered with the same mixture, approximately 2–3 mm deep. The seed trays should be kept in a bright, position out of direct sunlight and kept damp for between 2 to 4 weeks, until germination has commenced. Once the seedlings have emerged, watering can be reduced. Seedlings can be pricked out into community pots or individual containers after their first year of growth. Repotting should ideally be done shortly before the onset of autumn. Flowering size bulbs can be attained after 3 years from seed.