Common Hop Plant Care

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) belongs to the Cannabaceae family within the Humulus genus. Common Hop is native to West Asia, Europe and North America. Common Hop is also known as Hops, European Hop.

Common Hop displays a fast-growing climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Common Hop produces small, greenish-yellow cone-shaped flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Humulus lupulus requires watering every 2–4 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.

Common Hop thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Humulus lupulus grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Common Hop prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining loamy soil with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Common Hop to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Common Hop every 4 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.

Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.

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Repot annually in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.

Common Hop can be propagated through by rhizome division or stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to japanese hops plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Common Hop is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, japanese beetles. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Common Hop grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Common Hop is native to West Asia, Europe and North America. In cooler regions, grow Common Hop as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.