Plants With Tendrils

Tendrils are a characteristic of plants. The length of a tendril is made up of specialized cells. When a signal is received, these cells expel water. As the water is expelled, the cells become stiffer and create tension along the length of the tendril. This tension causes the tendril to bend. It does not always bend in the same direction, though. Clematis Clematis have tendrils, which are essentially the plant's stems and leaves. Pruning clematis is tricky and can lead to small flowers or blooms that are high in the air. The best time to prune clematis is in the early spring, after new growth has appeared. Once the plant is in full bloom, you can prune it back again in late summer or early fall to get maximum flowering. Clematis tendrils are flexible and often twine themselves around a support. It is best to plant one variety next to another so you have an ever-changing display of flowers. Some types of vines have twining stems and tendrils, while others use adhesive pads or cli...