How to prune metallic peperomia

Spring. Use clean scissors to remove dead leaves at the stem junction. Cut leggy stems back to a node to restore compact form.

Rarely; remove dead growth as it appears. Metallic Peperomia requires minimal pruning. It's a slow-growing, compact plant that rarely becomes untidy. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at their base as they appear. Leggy growth is usually a sign of low light — if stems stretch, cut back to a healthy node. No regular pruning schedule is needed.

Use clean scissors to remove dead leaves at the stem junction. Cut leggy stems back to a node to restore compact form.