What are climbers and how do they grow with support?

Climbers are plants with weak stems that cannot stand upright on their own and need external support to grow upward. They use nearby objects, structures, or other plants for support while growing.

Climbers may attach themselves using special structures such as tendrils, twining stems, or other supporting parts. These adaptations allow them to reach sunlight without developing thick and strong stems like trees. Common examples of climbers include pea plants, grapevines, and money plants.

The need for support and their upward growth pattern are the main features that distinguish climbers from other types of plants.