Propagation
Sow fresh seed during spring and maintain a temperature of 27º to 30º C. (81º to 86º F).

Botanic information
Leaf: The mid-green pinnate leaves have lanceolate leaflets that give a long elliptical outline and are sharply serrated towards the apex. The texture is leathery and the young leaves are grey-blue colour.

Flower: The large female heart-shaped flower is produced on long stalks on female plants and male plants produce pollen cones. They appear during early summer.

Fruit: The large oblong cone is pendant and covered in small scales.