Humulus Lupulus

Humulus Lupulus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Hop →

Benefits of Growing Hop →

Common Hop Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Hop →

Outdoor Care Guide for Hop →

Humulus Lupulus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Hop Water Frequency →

Hop Root Rot →

Humulus Lupulus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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Humulus Lupulus is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Humulus Lupulus is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Humulus Lupulus does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Pots for Hop →

What Are Healthy Hop Roots →

Humulus Lupulus is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

Humulus Lupulus is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Hop Lifecycle →

Hop Size Guide →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Humulus Lupulus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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Landscaping Ideas with Hop →

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Winter Care for Hop →

Best Companion Plants for Hop →

Is Hop a Weed? →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Humulus Lupulus, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Hop →

What Eats Hop? →

• Drooping Hop Leaves →
• Hop Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Hop →
• Brown Spots on Hop →
• Hop Leaves Falling Over →
• Hop Leaves Curling →
• Hop Yellow Leaves →
• Hop Root Rot →
• Why Is My Hop Wilting? →