“Succulents in particular are vulnerable, as their natural habitat tends to be in desert climates where they’ll be soaking up the sun all day,” Lambell points out.

“Comparatively, when grown indoors, they’ll need around four to six hours of sunlight a day to replicate this.”

What’s the best way to prevent legginess?

Because inadequate or incorrect lighting is the most common cause of legginess, the best way to prevent it is to ensure each of your plants is getting the light it needs.

“Lighting plays a huge part in this issue, so [if your plant has leggy growth], move it to a brighter, lighter spot,” Lambell explains.

“Just be careful of direct sunlight as this can scorch some plant’s leaves and remember to rotate the plant regularly to ensure the light gets to all of the plant, promoting balanced growth.”

Lambell continues: “Fertilising your plant, to give it some added nutrients, also encourages healthy growth.”

Leggy growth: the tell-tale sign your plants aren’t getting enough light