How to prune pilea pubescens 'silver cloud'

Spring and summer during active growth. Pinch growing tips back one to two nodes to encourage branching. Remove dead or discoloured leaves at the base with clean scissors.

Two to three times per year; dead-leaf removal as needed. Pilea pubescens 'Silver Cloud' needs minimal pruning beyond removing dead or yellowing leaves as they appear. Occasional tip-pinching during the growing season encourages a denser, more compact habit and prevents the trailing stems from becoming too sparse. No structural or heavy pruning is required.

Pinch growing tips back one to two nodes to encourage branching. Remove dead or discoloured leaves at the base with clean scissors.