How to prune peperomia arifolia

Spring for reshaping; any time for dead-leaf removal. Snip dead or damaged leaves cleanly at the stem. For tall or lanky growth, cut stems back to just above a healthy leaf node — the plant will typically sprout new growth below the cut.

As needed — minimal intervention required. Peperomia arifolia is an upright houseplant with large, aroid-like leaves that rarely needs pruning beyond removing dead or damaged foliage. Remove individual dead leaves at the stem base as they appear. If the plant grows untidily tall, cut stems back to a lower healthy node in spring.

Snip dead or damaged leaves cleanly at the stem. For tall or lanky growth, cut stems back to just above a healthy leaf node — the plant will typically sprout new growth below the cut.