Dimorphotheca tragus should preferably be propagated from seed, which is easier and the best method to use. Sow seeds in autumn. The growing medium must be slightly moist before sowing. Cover the seeds with fine-milled bark and water them. The medium must never dry out completely but never be soaking wet. Seedlings will emerge after a week. Watering must be average to prevent damping off. Seedlings can be transplanted after about 4 to 6 weeks, when they have developed the second set of true leaves.

This species can also be propagated from cuttings. Take the cuttings from spring to summer and treat with a rooting hormone, like Seradix 2. Plant in a well-drained medium. Rooting takes place in about 2 to 3 weeks.

This species requires a full sun position and a well-drained and sandy soil.

It is excellent when planted in groups with other herbaceous annuals and perennials, where their bright flowers make the bed more attractive. Recommended companion plants include include Dimorphotheca pluvialis and D. sinuata, Senecio littoreus and Ursinia calenduliflora. Leonotis leonurus, Nemesia strumosa, Chasmanthe floribunda and Metalasia muricata can be used as background plants, as they enhance and add a good value to the structure and texture to the fynbos garden.