Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Cherry tomato, Beefsteak tomato, Medium tomato
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Loamy soils, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-15
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Apply 5-10-5 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Mosquitos
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Itchiness, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
As decorated salad
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Antioxidants, Metabolism
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
brewing beer
Cosmetics, Culinary use, For making oil, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
LYCOPERSICON esculentum var cerasiforme 'Grape'
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Grape tomato
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
अंगूर टमाटर
In German
Echter Hopfen
Traube Tomate
In French
Houblon
tomate uva
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
tomate uva
In Greek
Columbus Hops
ντομάτα σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
tomate uva
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
pomidorowa z winogro
In Latin
Columbus Hops
uva tomatoes
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Solanales
Family
Cannabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grape Tomato season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Grape Tomato is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Grape Tomato is Neutral.
Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Grape Tomato height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Grape Tomato flower color: Yellow
- Grape Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato
Care of Columbus Hops and Grape Tomato include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grape Tomato pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grape Tomato needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.