Indoor Palm Sunburn and Decline: Light and Watering Needs

New indoor palm in low-light bedroom; put on porch one afternoon, leaves browned at arches. Now more browning. Species unknown.

Key Points

• All palms need bright indirect light; "shade-tolerant" still need good light.
• Low light → loss of lower fronds, stick-like appearance.
• Sunburn from sudden exposure causes permanent leaf damage.

Daily Care

• Water when soil dry just below surface (spring/summer); less in winter.
• Drain excess water; don't let sit in saucer.
• Fertilize lightly late winter to early autumn.
• Keep fronds clean to deter spider mites.

Identify species for specific needs; relocate to brighter spot.