How to Plant Bismarck Seeds

Cut into the outer shell of the palm seed with a knife to remove the shell. If it's too hard, soak the whole seed in water until the husk softens. You'll find the Bismarck palm seed inside. If you buy the seeds, they'll come clean.

Soak your palm seed in water for up to one week to encourage faster germination. Change the water every day and plant the seed on the last soaking day. Don't store it for later.

Mix equal parts of peat moss and perlite in sufficient quantity to fill your pot. This blend provides adequate drainage, according to the University of Florida Extension.

Fill a pot with the medium you prepared. Select a container with drainage holes.

Make a hole in the growing medium in the center of the pot. The hole must be equal to the size of the seed's diameter. Place the seed in the hole and cover it with potting mix. Sow only one Bismarck palm seed per planter.

Water the growing medium evenly.

Raise the soil temperature to between 85 and 95 F. Garden supply shops sell electric propagation mats with thermostats to provide bottom heat to germinating seeds. Use one if the weather is cool. Additionally, cover the pot with a piece of clear plastic film to retain heat and moisture. It might take up to three months for your Bismarck palm seed to germinate.

Make sure the planter receives full sunlight or partial shade.

Water the seed consistently to keep it from drying out. Its medium must remain moist--not wet--for the seed to germinate.

Transplant the seedling between the time it germinates and the point when it gets its fourth leaf. The younger the palm tree is, the better it responds to being transferred to a new location, according to the University of Florida Extension.