The vines that Tangela shed taste great when sliced, fried, and salted into chips. Tangela that learn of this custom will leave vines on doorsteps and then knock on the door a day later. “Tangela’s share” is a phrase in some areas, meaning a portion set aside for good luck.

Children commonly scare each other by pretending a shrub is Tangrowth, then daring each other to count the vines. Every once in a while, this becomes a dangerous game.