 In the Chamorro language it is known as "paipai".Fingersop is typically propagated by seeds, taking anywhere from two weeks to six months to germinate.Plant seeds about a quarter inch deep in moist, well drained soil, and do not allow to dry out, the embryos are rather small and are encased in a thick seedcoat, so a small amount of mold in the younger stages can be beneficial for faster germination.