Topher, are a member of "PalmsNorth"? If so, ask KNNN this, he popped about 50 of these and was kind enough to give me 6-7 and I'll tell you right now, they are like weeds, big BEAUTIFUL weeds. You can not kill them. They did by far the best over wintering inside as any other palms I have. Putting on two new leafs over the Winter.

What's up wannabe
I am not a member .
I realy love these they grow so fast !
I have one about 18 in tall and it is probaly the prettiest palm i have seen . I was just wondering if you give them bottom heat just like robustas or do you
leave them in the sun ? I have heard they are real easy to germinate but i was also wondering if i need to scar the seed ?

Nope, no need to scar, just do like the Robusta, HOWEVER I think they are much slower than the Robusta to pop. Just have patience and you'll be fine.

Just a warning: Squirrels raided my germination pots of every single Christmas palm seed I had planted. Now I have a second batch which are protected by porch screening material secured to the top of the pot with strong rubber bands. Hopefully that will keep the squirrels out. Must be some tasty meat inside those seeds.

hmmm............ Squirrels ?

I kid you not. The squirrels in my neighborhood cause all the trouble. I wish the neighbors would stop feeding them peanuts. Their population has boomed.