A LIVING FOSSIL. Evolved more than 110 million years ago. Long lived, slow growing, house plant. Stands several degrees of frost so may be tried outdoors In a warm sheltered position or mild climates.
Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Sow in a peat/sand mix seed compost, just covering the seed with compost. Sow immediately. Germination can take 1-3 months, keep the compost moist but not over wet.
They are very slow growing at first, do NOT over-water. Pot on as required into 13cm (5in) and finally 20cm (8in) pots. Provide a temperature of 5-10C (40-50F) through the winter.