Sick Bangalow Palm: Light and Watering Issues

Bangalow palm (Archontophoenix cunninghamiana) with browning, curling fronds after repotting in Melbourne winter likely lacks light and/or dried out once.

Recovery Plan

• Light: Needs maximum direct sun indoors (short winter days worsen this).
• Water: Never let soil dry out completely. Water when surface is just dry.
• Prune: Cut off all dead/dying fronds—they won't recover.
• Patience: Recovery takes months; new growth will be healthy if conditions are right.

Repotting stress + low light + possible underwatering = frond loss. Correct environment stops further decline.