Propagation
Plant fresh seeds in a deep container to 150mm (6in) deep during spring, keep moist and maintain a temperature of 25ºC (77º F). Germination takes 90 days and do not allow the seed to dry out before sowing. Dry seed may be soaked prior to sowing but germinate more slowly. 

Botanic information
Leaf: The glossy dark green costapalmate fronds have a circular outline with up to 63-varying, deeply cut segments that are split at the apex. The unarmed petiole is up to 1m (3ft) long and splits at the fibrous base forming a 'Y' shape. The crown has up to 20 -fronds with no crown shaft.

Flower: The bisexual cyathiform flowers are arranged in an erect inflorescence that is up to 1.2m (5ft) long and has several sheathing bracts. It appears from the leaf bases during early summer.

Fruit: The small berry-like drupe has a short pedicle up to 4mm (⅛in) long and the mealy-white flesh is thin. The seed is flattened at the base and has non-ruminate endosperm.