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Japanese Hop (Humulus scandens)

Japanese Hop (Humulus scandens) is a vigorous, twining vine known for its rapid growth and attractive foliage, often used for screening or ground cover.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prefers fertile, moist loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Full sun promotes best flowering and growth.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during hot, dry weather.

Soil

Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Prefers fertile, moist loam.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

5-10 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

0.5 cm

Weed Status

Yes

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Synonyms
Antidesma scandens Lour.
Humulopsis scandens (Lour.) Grudz.
Humulus aculeatus Nutt.
Humulus japonicus Siebold & Zucc.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRosales
  • familyCannabaceae
  • genusHumulus
  • speciesHumulus scandens
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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