Cultivation of D. cuthbertsonii in climatic zones other than those similar to its natural habitat appears very difficult. Both mounting on slabs of tree fern and pot culture have been successful, although many plants eventually die for no apparent reason. It has been suggested that the plants perhaps flower themselves to death. This dos not appear to be a supportable explanation as plants in the wild flower profusely all year round. Plants in cultivation are reported to have had individual flowers last for up to eight months.
Plants do best if their roots are constantly wet, while their foliage and flowers are kept dry.
This is evident in their habitats, both terrestrial and epiphytic.