Erica curtophylla prefers soil with a pH ranging from 5.5 -6.7 and grows best in a sunny position. Stimulate new growth and flowering by regular pruning, as a general rule prune Erica plants after flowering and seeding. Apply a fish emulsion or any organic fertiliser as feeding. The vegetative propagation method is much faster than starting from seed. Erica curtophylla can be successfully grown in greenhouse conditions with a misting system and a constant bottom heat of 24°C. However, cuttings can be placed in an open-air mist spray unit provided that it is shaded during the hot summer months.

Take ± 40-50 mm cuttings two months after flowering, semi-hardwood, heel or nodal cuttings can be used. Remove the leaves on the lower one-third of the cutting and apply a rooting hormone for semi-hardwood cuttings. The rooting media vary greatly but better results have been obtained by using fine-milled bark and perlite balls at a 50:50 ratio.

Transplant the rooted cuttings into small pots, about 9 cm, in a soil mixture of 7 parts bark and 3 parts sand, and water thoroughly. Feed with an organic liquid fertilizer preferably a fish emulsion type every 2 weeks. Pot the rooted cuttings into half-litre plastic bags containing 7 parts milled bark and 3 parts sand. Water well after potting and shade lightly for a month. The cuttings will be ready for planting after about 3 months, care must be taken not to damage the fine root hairs when transplanting.

Sow seeds in autumn, April and May, when the weather starts to get cooler. Use seed trays about 100 mm deep, filled with equal parts of river sand and sifted composted bark. Place rough materials such as wood chips or chipped stones at the bottom of the seed tray to ensure good drainage. Use fine river sand to mix with the seeds and broadcast it on top of the levelled mix, cover it lightly with some of the mixed sand. Treatment of the seeds with ‘fynbos smoke’ or smoke extract greatly enhances germination. Do not sow too densely, water carefully with a fine rose because seedlings will be washed from the tray by a strong jet or large drops of water. Take care not to overwater the seedlings as this may cause damping off. Shelter the seedlings from rain and direct sunlight and ensure good air circulation. The seeds will start to show signs of germination after about two months. Plants can be planted out into small pots or multi trays when they reach about 10 mm.

Control mealybug and scale insects by applying an appropriate organic pesticide. Prevent fungal attacks by avoiding sowing seeds too densely and always maintaining good air circulation.