Propagation
Sow seed when ripe in pots and maintain a temperature of 16ş to 18ş C. (61ş to 64ş F), apply bottom heat. Germination takes up to 3 months.

Note:
Some protection is required as the sun burns young leaves.


Botanic information
Leaf: The pinnate fornds have dark green leaflets that are linear tapering to a point, spaced closely and oppositely along the rachis.The petiole is short with no spines and the twisted fronds are arching.

Flower: The branched panicle appears under the crown shaft and is enclosed in a large bract that fall away as flowering commences. The 2-male and 1-female flowers are arranged spirally on the branchlets with 3 petals and sepals.

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. The seeds on this species tend to be larger than other plants in the genus.