Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
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Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
brewing beer
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
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, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Grapefruit
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
चकोतरा
In German
Echter Hopfen
Grapefruit
In French
Houblon
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Pomelo
In Greek
Columbus Hops
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
Toranja
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Cannabaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Grapefruit
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Columbus Hops and Grapefruit Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 7.10 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Grapefruit are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Grapefruit
Care of Columbus Hops and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.