Piper sarmentosum Ulearum a reference to its kinship

a reference to its kinship with black pepper (Piper nigrum)

Requires a well-draining

with an irregular cream to pale yellow centre broken by green speckles and brush marks

Pair with broad-leaf aroids for textural contrast in a greenhouse display

and adequate moisture – encourages optimal growth

Piper sarmentosum Ulearum a reference to its kinshipPiper sarmentosum Glossy Heartleaf Piper with Aromatic Foliage Piper sarmentosum Roxb. is a ground hugging Piper species valued for its shiny, heart shaped leaves and creeping habit. Known in Southeast Asia for its aromatic foliage, the plant releases a peppery scent when the leaves are crushed. Its sprawling stems form attractive mounds or scramble upwards if given support, making it versatile both as a container specimen and in terrarium or