How to prune peperomia tetraphylla

Spring for any reshaping; year-round for dead leaf removal. Snip leggy stems back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors. Remove individual dead leaves by pulling gently downward at the base or cutting the petiole close to the stem.

Rarely; tidy as needed, light trim in spring if leggy. Peperomia tetraphylla (four-leaved peperomia) needs very little pruning. It is a slow, compact grower that maintains its form well. Simply remove any dead, mushy, or yellowing leaves as they appear. If stems become bare and leggy, trim them back to a healthy node in spring to refresh the plant.

Snip leggy stems back to a healthy leaf node using clean scissors. Remove individual dead leaves by pulling gently downward at the base or cutting the petiole close to the stem.