How to prune peperomia obtusifolia 'marble'

Spring or early summer. Pinch stem tips back by one or two nodes to promote branching. For longer stems, cut back by up to one-third to just above a healthy leaf node using clean scissors.

Once a year in spring, plus deadleafing as needed. Peperomia obtusifolia 'Marble' is an upright, bushy houseplant that benefits from light pruning to maintain shape. Pinch or trim back long stems in spring to encourage branching and a fuller, more compact habit. Remove dead or yellowed leaves year-round. This cultivar responds well to light trimming.

Pinch stem tips back by one or two nodes to promote branching. For longer stems, cut back by up to one-third to just above a healthy leaf node using clean scissors.