Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
12-15
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
7.10 cm
20.00 cm
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
brewing beer
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
Geranium
In German
Echter Hopfen
Geranie
In French
Houblon
Géranium
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Geranio
In Greek
Columbus Hops
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
Gerânio
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
Pelargonia
In Latin
Columbus Hops
Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Geraniales
Family
Cannabaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Geranium
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Geranium is Neutral.
Columbus Hops and Geranium Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Geranium are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Columbus Hops and Geranium
Care of Columbus Hops and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.