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Low light & leggy growth
Long, thin stems with big gaps between leaves, small or pale new leaves and a plant leaning hard toward the window are signs it wants more light.
What to do
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1 Move the plant closer to a window if you can; light drops off quickly a few feet into a room.
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2 Turn the pot every week or two so all sides get light.
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3 Add a full-spectrum grow light for dark rooms and winter, and follow the maker's guidance on distance and hours. Plants still need a dark period at night.
A full-spectrum light that clamps to a shelf or desk to top up light in a dim spot.
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4 Pinch or trim leggy stems back once the light is better, so the plant grows bushier.
Small, sharp snips for clean cuts when trimming or taking cuttings.
Sources: MU Extension: Caring for houseplants, RHS: How to grow houseplants
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