Hardy or sensitive to frost?

Beloperone, now also justitia brandegeana, is not related to the real hops (Humulus lupulus), they belong to completely different plant families. The inflorescences of the ornamental hops, which are reminiscent of real hop blossoms, have given this plant its name. If the ornamental hops get a lot of light, the bracts shine in a rich yellow-red-brown. They can be seen most of the year.

Where should I hibernate my ornamental hops?

Of the easy-care ornamental hops can stay in its usual place in the room throughout the winter, but prefers a somewhat cooler winter quarter. 15 ° C is considered optimal, the acceptable temperature range is between about 12 ° C and 18 ° C. However, the ornamental hops also like to have a lot of light in winter. A dark basement is an extremely bad winter quarter.

How do I care for my ornamental hops in winter?

Like many other plants, ornamental hops need less water and no fertilizer at all in winter. The metabolism is down and too much is more harmful than useful. During this time, the ornamental hops are also somewhat more susceptible to infestation with pests. So check it every time you water it

Spider mites, Aphids or similar animals.

Ornamental hops sometimes lose their leaves in winter, there can be two different reasons for this. Either the plant has been watered too abundantly or it is too warm. Limit watering and / or lower the room temperature a little, then your ornamental hops will surely recover quickly. In spring you can get the plant back into shape cut.

The most important winter tips in brief:

• not hardy
• ideal winter temperature: approx. 15 ° C
• too warm location in winter damages the shape
• water little, otherwise it throws off its leaves
• Do not let the soil dry out completely
• do not fertilize
• needs a lot of light even in winter