Cycads are easily grown under cool greenhouse conditions, and they make tolerant and interesting house plants. Although very slow growing, they are most attractive even when they only have their first leaf to show. It would appear, however, that they are vulnerable when the seed is germinating, and for this reason it has been suggested that any seed compost used, including soil-less (which sometimes has tiny flies present), should be sterilized before use, and the seed (the size of hen/pigeon eggs) sown individually in pots. A temperature of 70º-75ºF (21°-24°C) is recommended and although germination of Cycads is normally slow, we have had reports of some species germinating in as little as a week. A rare opportunity to try these rare plants.