Satyrium species have a reputation of being difficult in cultivation and are therefore rarely found in collections, but they may be grown successfully if one adheres to certain rules. In fact, growing deciduous terrestrial orchids is sometimes considered an interesting challenge for the advanced grower. Due to its robust habit and attractive appearance, S. coriifolium is among the Satyrium species best suited for cultivation. Given its fairly wide geographical distribution, across the winter-rainfall region, all-year rainfall region and summer-rainfall region, the species is less specific in its water requirements than many other species.

In order to  control growing conditions more easily, Satyrium coriifolium is best grown in large pots, rather than garden beds.

As with all other South African orchids, this species is protected by law, and it is therefore illegal to dig up plants in the wild. Occasionally, plants are available in specialist nurseries or from botanical gardens.

One of the main requirements for successful cultivation of deciduous terrestrial orchids is an understanding of the natural habitat of the plants and the climatic conditions, and the associated natural rhythm of the plants. This relates for example to the main watering period in winter or early summer (depending on the rainfall region of your plant). In the resting period after flowering, the plants must be kept dry with only occasional light watering.  The plants are dormant at this time, i.e. their above-ground parts are dry (December to approx. May). Also the temperature regime requires a simulation of the natural conditions. Winter temperatures, from about June to September, should be cool (5-10 °C), and those in summer from December to March high (20-30 °C).

A good growing medium is 70% river sand and 30% milled bark or compost, and decomposed pine needles can also be used. If you have access to the soil in the natural habitat of the plant, it is always beneficial to add some of this original substrate as it contains the mycorrhizal fungi which enhance the growth of the orchid. Good drainage is always essential, and it is also vital that the growing medium is slightly acidic. Plants can be shaded to about 30 or 50%. Clean and slightly acidic water is essential for watering.

Propagation by seeds is very complicated in orchids and requires the facilities of a modern chemical laboratory. However, small-scale vegetative propagation can be attempted. Satyrium coriifolium belongs to the species that occasionally produce more than one replacement tuber, and clumps of plants can therefore be divided carefully.

Satyrium species are not normally prone to diseases, but occasional pests are aphids and red spider.

Although Satyrium is uncommon in cultivation at present, it is said that terrestrial orchids in general have great horticultural potential. Hybridisation attempts have been very limited, but S. 'Cape Amber' is an artificial hybrid of Satyrium coriifolium with S. acuminatum as the second parent.