Propagation
Sow fresh seed which will germinate in 6 to 12 weeks if keep warm and moist Seedlings are fast growing and require a deep container.

Botanic information
Leaf: The imparipinnate fronds are composed of many lanceolate leaflets up to 300 mm (1ft) long and are pale to dark green with whitish undersides (scales). The petiole in short and commonly twisted and the smooth green crown shaft is up to 1 m (3 ft) long.

Flower: The semi pendant branched inflorescence appears under the crown shaft and is enclosed in large bracts up to 450 mm (18 in) long that fall away as flowering commences. The 2-male and 1-female flowers are arranged spirally on the branchlets and have 3-petals and sepals.

Note 
The female flowers have imbricate petals and 3-sterial stamens.

Fruit: The ellipsoid drupe has a thin fleshy mesocarp that has interlocking fibres. The seeds are globular and the endosperm is ruminate.