At the Kirstenbosch NBG this species has only ever been propagated by vegetative means, through taking cuttings. Prepare cuttings between 25 and 50 mm long, taken from fresh material of the current year’s growth. Then remove about a third of the foliage and cut them below the node. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and place in trays with a medium consisting of coarse river sand or equal parts bark and vermiculite. Place the cuttings in a mist-unit with heated benches. Once rooted, pot the cuttings into a well-draining potting-soil and then move them to a shady area for 2–4 weeks, to harden off. After this, plants can be moved into full sun. This will also be a good time to pinch growing tips of the seedlings to encourage a more bushy growth habit.

Should seeds become available, the same methodology could be applied as with normal fynbos-propagation where smoke-treatment of the seeds is applied. Seeds can be treated in two ways: Soak seed before sowing using the Kirstenbosch Seed Primer. The second method will see seed sown in autumn in a well-draining medium such as coarse river sand or equal parts of sand and compost in then be ‘smoke-treated’ in an enclosed space into which smoke gets pumped. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of either sand or bark, and then water. Place the seed tray in a sheltered area that provides good light and ventilation. The medium must be kept moist and never be allowed to dry out completely or be overwatered. Buchus generally take 1-2 months to germinate, and when the first 4 true leaves appear, it will be the signal that the seedlings are ready for pricking out. The fine roots are extremely fragile and must be handled with extreme care. Move potted seedlings for 3–4 weeks to a shady area to harden them off. Seedlings can then be placed in full sun.

Plant this buchu with other fynbos species, which may include: Adenandra villosa, Adenandra uniflora, Coleonema album, Protea cynaroides, Protea repens, Leucospermum cordifolium, Leucospermum prostratum, Pelargonium betulinum, Pelargonium capitatum, Pelargonium grandiflorum, Pelargonium cucullatum, Diosma hirsuta, Diosma oppositifolia, Agathosma capensis, Agathosma imbricata, Agathosma crenulata, Staberoha banksia, Elegia fistulosa, Ursinia speciosa, Dimophotheca pluvialis, Cotyledon orbiculata, Oedera imbricata, Felicia aethiopica, Felicia filifolia and Salvia aurea.

Plant this species in areas of light shade or where there is some shade for part of the day, preferably in well-drained, sandy soil. The ideal time for planting is in the rainy season between autumn and winter. This allows plants to have a better chance of establishing themselves in the garden well before they have to deal with the harsh, dry summer conditions. Plant at intervals of 200–300 mm as this usually provides enough space to encourage growth. Such relatively dense planting is preferred by buchus, as it assists with retaining soil moisture. Mulching also helps in keeping the roots and soil cool during summer.

No pests or diseases have been recorded.