How to prune pilea 'moon valley' (friendship plant)

Spring to early summer for pruning; tip-pinch throughout the growing season. Pinch out the soft tip of each stem just above a leaf node using your fingers. For stem pruning, cut with clean scissors just above a healthy node — new growth will emerge from below the cut.

Tip-pinch monthly during growing season; trim lightly in spring. Pilea 'Moon Valley' benefits from regular tip-pinching to stay dense and mounding rather than stretching into long, weak stems. Pinch growing tips every few weeks during spring and summer. In spring, cut back any overly long stems to a node to reinvigorate the plant and maintain its attractive compact form.

Pinch out the soft tip of each stem just above a leaf node using your fingers. For stem pruning, cut with clean scissors just above a healthy node — new growth will emerge from below the cut.