As this is a difficult species to propagate and grow, asexual propagation or smoke treatment are the preferred methods.

Sow seeds in March (autumn) as this is the time of year when the temperature fluctuates and dormancy in seed is broken. Fill a seed tray with fynbos soil (which consists of 25% pine bark, 25% loam soil and 50% coarse river sand) as the rooting medium. Evenly sow seeds and cover with a fine layer of soil. The old-fashioned, tried-and-tested smoke treatment is used at the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden to assist with germination; however, smoke discs can also be used. It takes about 3 months before any signs of germination will appear. Once germinated, spray the seedlings with a fungicide in order to prevent any loss. Plant seedlings into individual planting bags and feed with a liquid fertiliser in order to strengthen the roots and for general growing needs.

The best time to plant your plants in your garden is during the autumn months (in the winter rainfall areas) as this gives the plant enough time to stabilise and prepare itself for the harsh dry summers. Protea stokoei grows best in cool areas, and needs to be protected from frost. It is a slow-growing plant and is said to flower even more slowly.

Even though the plants grow in naturally moist areas, they are susceptible to root rot. Therefore, select a cool area in your garden which has well-drained, composted soil. Plant amongst other fynbos species such as Protea speciosa, Mimetes cucullatus, Erica fastigiata and Leucadendron gandogeri.