Also known as Bine · Common Hop · Echdr Hopfa
Common hops (Humulus lupulus) is a vigorous, perennial vine known for its fragrant female cones used in brewing and as a medicinal herb.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and cone production.
Regularly moist
75% intensity
Prefers consistently moist soil, but not waterlogged. Increase watering during dry spells and flowering.
Loamy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Adaptable
50% intensity
Hardy perennial that thrives in temperate climates. Tolerates a range of temperatures but prefers moderate conditions.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate feeding
50% intensity
Feed in early spring with balanced fertilizer or compost. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water common hops regularly, especially during dry periods and when flowering. Aim for consistently moist soil, but avoid waterlogging. Water deeply at the base of the plant to encourage strong root development.
Reduce watering in cooler months when growth slows down.
Prune common hops in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Cut back the previous year's vines to about 30-60 cm above the ground. Remove any dead, damaged, or weak stems.
This encourages vigorous new growth and improves air circulation.
Common hops are typically propagated by division of rhizomes in early spring or by softwood cuttings taken in late spring/early summer. Layering is also an option.
Ensure cuttings or divisions have healthy root systems before transplanting.
Repotting is generally not required for established common hops plants as they are vigorous climbers and often grown in the ground. If container-grown, repot every 2-3 years in spring into a larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix to accommodate their extensive root system.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Common Hops (Humulus lupulus)
11 known issues from plant disease data
Apple mosaic on Hop creates yellow or pale green mosaic patterns on leaves, reducing vigor and giving plants a patchy, mottled look.
Black root rot in Hop darkens roots and crowns, causing poor growth, yellowing, wilting, and gradual decline of the plant.
Red crown rot on Hop causes reddish decay at the crown and lower stem, followed by wilting, weak shoots, and sudden plant loss.
Cone tip blight on Hop browns and kills the tips of cones, leaving dry damaged bracts and noticeably reducing cone quality.
Hop mosaic in Hop causes light and dark green leaf mottling, uneven growth, and reduced overall plant vigor with poor cone production.
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Humulus |
| Species | Humulus lupulus |
Similar in genus Humulus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
