How to prune peperomia dolabriformis

Any time for dead growth; spring for any light shaping. Snip dead leaves and flower spikes cleanly at their base with sterilized scissors. Do not cut into healthy succulent stems unnecessarily.

Rarely; as needed for dead material only. Peperomia dolabriformis (Prayer Pepper) is a semi-succulent with distinctive folded leaves and needs minimal pruning. Remove dead or shriveled leaves and spent flower spikes as they appear. It stays compact naturally; avoid heavy cutting, which can stress this slow grower.

Snip dead leaves and flower spikes cleanly at their base with sterilized scissors. Do not cut into healthy succulent stems unnecessarily.