Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'
-
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-9
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flea beetles, Flies, Mites, Spider Mites
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen, Skin irritation
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Anxiety, Appetizer, Diuretic
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Fibre, Paper pulp, Used as a dye
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Nugget'
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Nugget Hops
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
nugget hops
boxberry
In German
Nugget Hopfen
boxberry
In French
houblon pépite
boxberry
In Spanish
lúpulo pepita
boxberry
In Greek
ψήγμα λυκίσκου
boxberry
In Portuguese
lúpulo pepita
boxberry
In Polish
chmiel Nugget
boxberry
In Latin
Nugget ASSULTIM
Burning
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Nugget Hops and Boxberry
Season and care of Nugget Hops and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Nugget Hops and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nugget Hops season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Nugget Hops is Clay, Loam and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nugget Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Nugget Hops and Boxberry Physical Information
Nugget Hops and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Nugget Hops height is 240.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Nugget Hops and Boxberry are as follows:
Nugget Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Nugget Hops leaf color: Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Nugget Hops and Boxberry
Care of Nugget Hops and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nugget Hops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nugget Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.