Unlike many of the winter-growing South African bulbs, this species is most active during the warmer months. It follows an opportunistic growth cycle that kicks into high gear in the spring and continues through the summer as long as water is available. During this time, it produces tiny, bell-shaped green flowers with purple stamens on delicate stalks. As temperatures drop in late autumn, the plant often enters a semi-dormant state where growth stalls, though it rarely loses its leaves entirely in mild climates like Southern California. In cultivation, this dwarf cultivar is exceptionally hardy but requires very specific drainage to maintain its miniature proportions. It thrives in a mineral-heavy substrate—such as the 80% pumice and 20% organic ratio—which prevents the bulbs from rotting and encourages the development of the characteristic silver and violet mottling on the foliage. Because the bulbs of the "Miner" cultivar are so small and sit mostly above the soil line, they are susceptible to desiccation if left completely dry for too long during the peak of summer. It prefers bright, filtered light; too much direct sun can scorch the delicate leaves, while deep shade will cause the silver patterning to fade and the plant to become leggy. To achieve the best "mounded" look, it should be grown in a shallow container that allows the bulbs to cluster and spill over the edges.