Every 2–4 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–80°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Hairy Hop?
Water Hairy Hop every 2–4 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 4 months during the growing season. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Hairy Hop?
Hairy Hop (Humulus pubescens) belongs to the Cannabaceae family within the Humulus genus.
Hairy Hop displays a fast-growing climbing vine growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 6 ft. Hairy Hop produces small, greenish-yellow cone-shaped flowers.
Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Hairy Hop?
Humulus pubescens 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.
Watering Frequency
Every 2–4 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Hairy Hop Need?
Hairy Hop thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Hairy Hop Prefer?
Humulus pubescens grows best at temperatures of 50–80°F. Hairy Hop prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–80°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hairy Hop?
Well-draining loamy soil with good fertility. Good drainage is essential for Hairy Hop to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Hairy Hop?
Feed Hairy 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.
Fertilizing
Every 4 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Hairy Hop?
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.
How Do You Propagate a Hairy Hop?
Hairy Hop can be propagated through by rhizome division or stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to common hop plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hairy Hop Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hairy Hop?
Hairy 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.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Hairy Hop Need?
Hairy Hop grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Hairy Hop as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Hairy Hop is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Humulus genus — compare its care with other Humulus species on PlantoScan.
Humulus is part of the Cannabaceae plant family — browse all Cannabaceae genera and species.
Hairy Hop thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Humulus pubescens (E.Small) Tembrock, family Cannabaceae (first published in J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 20 (2016)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Hairy Hop is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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