Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-14
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, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Unknown
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
brewing beer
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Golden Hops
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
carambola पेड़
In German
Echter Hopfen
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Houblon
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
árbol de carambola
In Greek
Golden Hop
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Golden Hop
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Oxalidales
Family
Cannabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Golden Hops and Carambola
Season and care of Golden Hops and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Hops and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Hops is Clay, Loam and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Hops and Carambola Physical Information
Golden Hops and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Hops and Carambola are as follows:
Golden Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Golden Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Golden Hops and Carambola
Care of Golden Hops and Carambola include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.