Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Eastern Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Tidal coastal areas, Tropical regions, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White, Blue, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Fern like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
occasional watering once established, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Moth, Pink Root, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Soil Compaction, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites, Squirrels
Allergy
Unknown
allergic conjunctivitis, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Reduces ageing, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Anti-fungal, Appetite enhancer, Bone disorders, Chronic fatigue, Cyanide Poisoning, Emmoiliant, Headache, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Metabolic disorders, Obesity, Oral health, Piles, Rheumatism, Vitamin A, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Fruits, Kernel, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
brewing beer
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, For making oil, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Areca catechu
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Areca palm, Areca nut palm, Betel palm, Indian nut, Pinang palm
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
सुपारी
In German
Echter Hopfen
Betelnusspalme
In French
Houblon
noix de bétel
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Betelnusspalme
In Greek
Columbus Hops
καρύδι ινδοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
noz de betel
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
betel nut
In Latin
Columbus Hops
nut Ham
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Humulus
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Areca nut
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Areca nut is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Areca nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Areca nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Areca nut is Loam while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Areca nut is Acidic, Neutral.
Columbus Hops and Areca nut Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Areca nut physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Areca nut height is 800.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Areca nut are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Areca nut flower color: White, Blue and Pink
- Areca nut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Areca nut
Care of Columbus Hops and Areca nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Areca nut pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Areca nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.