diff --git a/containment/package/contents/ui/applet/AppletItemWrapper.qml b/containment/package/contents/ui/applet/AppletItemWrapper.qml
index 3b8fe4c4a..615fcae9d 100644
--- a/containment/package/contents/ui/applet/AppletItemWrapper.qml
+++ b/containment/package/contents/ui/applet/AppletItemWrapper.qml
@@ -311,7 +311,7 @@ Item{
     }
 
     function updateLayoutWidth(){
-        if (needsFillSpace && root.isHorizontal) {
+        if (container.needsFillSpace && root.isHorizontal) {
             layoutsContainer.updateSizeForAppletsInFill();
             return;
         }