Humulus — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Humulus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Humulus japonicus
Humulus japonicus
Family: Cannabaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in a good garden soil in sun or semi-shade. Prefers a deep rich loam. A fast growing plant, with annual stems of up to 10 metres long being produced.
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Humulus lupulus
Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabaceae
Cultivation
Easily grown in a good garden soil in sun or semi-shade. Prefers a deep rich loam and a warm sheltered position. Plants can succeed in dry shade if plenty of humus is incorporated into the soil, once established they are also somewhat drought tolerant.
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