What are the differences between vines and creepers?

Bougainvillea bracts

There are two types of plants that, due to the way they grow, are very similar: vines and climbing plants. In addition, both produce very decorative flowers and are very easy to care for, not to mention how beautiful they are to cover a lattice or wall.

However it is important to know the differences between vines and creepers to prevent confusions. So let's get to it. 🙂

What is a creeper?

Ipomea convolvulus in flower

Una climbing plant, known as the guide plant, the scandal plant, the guide plant, the scandal plant or the liana, it is a plant that does not support itself. The stems are very thin, often herbaceous. It can be annual or perennial.

There are many species, the vast majority being found in regions with a warm climate and, above all, humid tropical, since competition for the sun is very high and the supports on which these plants can climb abound. Due to these conditions, their growth rate is usually fast or very fast, since to survive they do not have to waste time.

There are several examples: ipomeas, clematis, ivy, bignons, etc.

What is a climber?

Wisteria Tunnel

A climber is a plant that climbs the trunks of trees and can be used to cover walls. Its foliage can be evergreen or deciduous, depending on the evolution it has had. Over time, many of them develop a kind of woody trunk thanks to which they can sustain themselves much better.

Examples of climbers there are many: bougainvillea, wisteria, jasmine, climbing rose, etc.

How to choose one or the other?

Chinese jasmine flowers

Depending on what we want to cover, and the space we have, we can put one or the other. For example, if it is a lattice or a low-height fence, the most advisable thing is to place a vine, since the weight will be less and it will also be easier to control its development; On the other hand, if we are interested in covering a wall, we will opt for a climber.

Thus, we will have the patio and / or garden better decorated. 🙂


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