Piper sarmentosumPiper sarmentosum at a glance: Piper sarmentosum is a creeping Southeast Asian Piper with glossy heart shaped leaves, runner like stems, and a distinct peppery scent when the foliage is crushed. It can stay as a low mound, scramble across the substrate, or climb lightly if you give it support, which makes it versatile in pots, terrariums, and warm greenhouse style settings. The leaves are smooth, cordate, and richly green, offering a more classic,