Saltera sarcocolla is not in use in horticulture, but is grown for fynbos garden beds at Kirstenbosch. It is easy to cultivate from seed and from cuttings, provided the cutting material is specifically selected from the plants at the right stage after fire.

Saltera is easily grown from seed, which should be sown in late summer, autumn or spring. Germination is greatly enhanced by the application of smoke, which mimics the positive effects of fire on fynbos in nature. Seed is sewn onto well-drained, acidic growing medium consisting of a combination of river sand and well decomposed pine bark in roughly equal proportions. Seed germinates in about six weeks, emerging as small plantlets that must be lightly watered with a watering can. Let the seedlings grow to about 10 mm tall before planting them into small individual pots. Young seedlings are encouraged to grow by feeding weekly with a diluted organic fertilizer.

Seedlings grow slowly and will only be big enough after at least twenty-four months, at which stage they may be planted into the garden. It is advisable to plant out during the cooler autumn or early winter months to allow the plants to become established before the onset of summer.

Saltera may be rooted from cuttings in autumn or spring, and even other times of the year. They are rooted in multi-trays on heated benches under mist spray. Experience has shown that the only way to make root cuttings of this species is by taking heel cuttings off the underground rootstock. This means there must be access to mature plants with a substantial rootstock, which invariably means plants growing in natural areas. Collection of these cuttings may only be done with a valid permit from the relevant authority, i.e. Nature Conservation or SANPARKS. Cuttings have to be taken after a fire event, which encourages vigorous re-sprouting of fresh new material. The young, slightly hardened, new shoot is held at ground level as close to the root stock as possible and pulled so that it comes away with a heel off the root stock. The base of the heel cutting is treated with a rooting hormone for semi-hardwood cuttings, and is then placed into a rooting medium of 50:50 fine-milled bark and polystyrene or perlite pellets. Rooting rate is normally very good, being over 80%.

Saltera has not been grown extensively, and experience may be limited to Kirstenbosch Garden. Plants grow readily in pots where they are enduring. Plants placed in a garden situation have survived, but losses are experienced. Kirstenbosch is still experimenting with the best cultivation methods. It must be grown in acidic, well drained soils and appears to prefer growing in rockeries with as little disturbance as possible  to the soil around it. Good watering once a week during the summer months, in winter rainfall areas, is recommended for the first year.

Saltera can be grown in a medium-sized container, as long as the correct, well-draining growing medium is provided. Fynbos planting medium is made up of a combination of equal parts composted pine bark or pine needles and river sand. A little (20%) loam may also be added. It is a woody species, so regular pruning is recommended to keep the plants well branched and compact. Plants that are pruned are more presentable, last longer, and produce more flowers. Regular pruning of Saltera will encourage the development of the underground rootstock.

Saltera is adapted to living in poor soils, but for best results it should be regularly fed with diluted organic liquid or small amounts of organic pellet fertilizers that are low in phosphorus.  It should be planted in amongst rocks or in rockeries on sloping ground. Plant companion plants closely around it to provide the natural protection of nurse plants as happens in nature. Some recommended companion plant groups include ericas, buchu, small restios, and the smaller members of the Protea family.