Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 19º to 27º C. (66º to 81º F). The seeds may take up to 3 months to germinate. 

Botanic information
Leaf: The stiff waxy palmate fronds have tapering segments that reach half way into the leaf blades (Costapalmate). The long petiole is armed with downward facing spines and arches with age.

Flower: The small bisexual cyathiform flowers are cream to yellow with 3-petals and sepals that are slightly joined towards the base. They are arranged in an arching panicle the is up to 4 m (12 ft) long and is enclosed in a rounded woody bract that persists on the plant once flowering has commenced  in early summer.

Fruit: The drupe is spherical and slightly flattened on one side and has a fleshy mesocarp that is sweet tasting.