In the absence of veld fires, this small shrublet needs pruning to stimulate the growth of fresh leaves. It is effective when planted in masses in the garden, as a border or background plant; or it could be grown as a pot plant in a large container. It requires a sunny or semi-shady spot and reasonable moisture to perform at its best, but will survive short droughts which seem to enhance autumn coloration. Mulching will help to maintain moisture. It is happy to grow surrounded by groundcovers in place of the grass it would encounter in the wild.

This species can be propagated successfully from seed. The following propagation method has been tested successfully: to speed up the germination of seed, it is recommended that seeds be sown in trays and put on subsurface heating beds and/or under a mist spray and kept at a constant temperature of 20-25 ° C. Hygiene is one of the most important factors that should be taken into consideration when raising plants from seed to avoid fungal diseases. The standard propagation medium to be used for Searsia species in general is the following: 1 part sand, 1 part compost/leaf mould and 1 part topsoil. The three components should be mixed well to form a loose, well-drained medium. No artificial fertilizers should be added.

Sun-dried seeds have proved to germinate quickly. Sow the seeds immediately after they have been dried. Prepare the seed trays by putting a drainage layer at the bottom. Fill the trays with the medium and firm it down with a seed press, but do not force the soil down as it then becomes compact, hampering the drainage. The medium should be moist. Spread the seeds lightly over the prepared sowing mixture and firm them down lightly.

Dust the seed with fine ashes of wood (grey powder) before covering them, to keep insects away. Do not over-water the seed trays to avoid rotting. Place the seed tray in a cool, shady, well-ventilated place. The seed tray should not be in full sun during the germinating stage. Germination time varies from 10 to 60 days depending on the species, seed treatment and depth of the seeds. They should be covered at 1½ times their thickness.

Seeds that have geminated should be watered daily, but the seedlings can be affected by damp-off when over-watered. The best time to sow seeds of this species is just after winter, in early spring. Transplant seedlings as they develop to the 3rd or 4th leaf stage. Moisten and then shake the tray to loosen the medium and prevent damage to the root system. Remove the seedlings with a dibber. The transplanting soil mixture should consist of the following: 3 parts red soil, 1 part compost and 1 part sand.

The seedlings respond very well to artificial fertilizer such as 3:1:5 and 2:3:2. Young plants need lots of water but once they are established, they do not need much; they are therefore a good subject for water-wise gardening. In general they do well with a surface dressing of a thick layer of leaf mould (natural organic matter).

Aphids attack the leaves and scale insects damage the stems of the plants and they therefore have to be sprayed with Karba Spray and Oleum to prevent this infestation.