How to prune baby tears (pilea)

Spring through summer during active growth. Pinch stem tips back to a leaf node using clean fingers or scissors to encourage branching. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base.

As needed, a few times during the growing season. Pilea depressa needs minimal pruning. It's a low, creeping plant that stays tidy on its own. Pinch back long, straggly stems to encourage bushier growth and remove any dead or yellowing leaves as they appear. No structural pruning is needed — just light tidying keeps it looking its best.

Pinch stem tips back to a leaf node using clean fingers or scissors to encourage branching. Remove dead or yellowing leaves at the base.