One common issue that can cause succulents to grow sideways is a lack of sufficient light. Succulents require bright, indirect light to thrive, and if they don’t receive enough light, they may start to stretch or lean towards the light source. This can result in their growth becoming sideways or crooked.
Another factor that can contribute to sideways growth is the directionality of the light. If the light source is very directional, such as a window that only allows light to enter from one side, the succulent may start to grow towards that side, causing it to grow sideways. This is particularly common if the succulent is placed very close to the window, where it receives light primarily from one direction.
To address this issue, it is important to ensure that your succulents are receiving adequate light. If possible, place them in a location where they can receive bright, indirect light for several hours each day. If you notice that your succulents are leaning towards a particular direction, you can try rotating the pot regularly to encourage more upright growth. For example, you can turn the pot every day or two to ensure that all sides of the plant receive equal exposure to light.
In my personal experience, I had a succulent that started growing sideways because it was placed near a window that only allowed light to enter from one side. As a result, the plant started leaning towards the window, causing its growth to become crooked. To rectify the situation, I began rotating the pot every few days to ensure that all sides of the plant received equal light exposure. Over time, the succulent started growing more upright and regained its symmetrical shape.
To summarize, succulents can grow sideways due to insufficient light or directional light sources. Providing adequate and evenly distributed light, as well as regularly rotating the pot to promote upright growth, can help address this issue.
