How to Care for Humulus japonicus (Japanese hop)

Korean name: 환삼덩굴

Japanese hop is a fast-growing climbing plant commonly found in vacant lots and along roadsides. Its leaves are palmately lobed, and it produces small flowers in summer. Due to its vigorous growth, it can spread like a weed.

Key facts

• Category: Wildflower & native plant
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Korea, Japan, China
• Growth rate: Fast
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: climbing plant, fast growth, wildflower, vacant lot plant
• Also known as: Japanese hop

Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in partial to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil.
• Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.
• Temperature: 15~30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Humulus japonicus?

Water thoroughly when the soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Humulus japonicus?

It likes Thrives in partial to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained soil..

Is Humulus japonicus safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Humulus japonicus good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 15~30°C. Humidity: Tolerates average humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season..