Creepers and climbers have thin slender stems and cannot stand erect without any support. Climbers take some external support to grow vertically, e.g. jasmine, grapevine, money plant, etc. Creepers grow horizontally on the ground, e.g. watermelon, pumpkin, etc.
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Difference between Creepers and Climbers Plants
The table below shows the main differences between creepers and climbers.
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Creepers |
Climbers |
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Creepers grow horizontally on the ground. |
Climbers grow upwards with the help of external support. |
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Their stems are very weak. |
Their stems are stronger than creepers. |
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They are spread on the soil. |
They grow erect with the support of walls, sticks, plants, etc. |
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Fibrous roots may develop from nodes that help them to anchor to the ground and give support. |
Tendrils may develop from axial or terminal buds that help in the climbing. |
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Examples: sweet potato, pumpkin, watermelon, etc. |
Examples: grapevine, gourd, beans, jasmine, etc. |
What Are Creepers?
Creepers, as the name suggests, creep horizontally and spread on the ground. They contain a very weak stem, that cannot stand upright. Creepers may have fibrous roots growing at the nodes that give support to the plant. Some common examples are sweet potato, pumpkin, watermelon, strawberry, etc.
What Are Climbers?
Climbers, as the name suggests, climb upwards with support such as walls, plants, sticks, etc. Climbers may develop tendrils. These are coiled, wiry and delicate organs that help in climbing. They may develop from axillary buds or terminal buds. Some common examples are Passiflora, grapevine, money plant, jasmine, etc.
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