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Chervil

About Chervil

Chervil is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Chervil likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Chervil belongs to the Anthriscus genus, and is native to the Middle East, Russia, and the Caucasus.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Anthriscus cerefolium

Genus

Anthriscus

Family

Apiaceae

Order

Apiales

Also known as

chervil, garden chervil and French parsley

How to care for Chervil

💦 Water

How often to water your Chervil

Chervil needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Chervil in your home

Chervil love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Chervil does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Chervil in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Chervil

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Chervil: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Chervil after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Chervil prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Chervil Water Frequency →

Chervil Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Chervil requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Chervil Light Requirements →

Chervil Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Chervil is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Chervil Edible? →

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Chervil Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Chervil does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Chervil →

Best Pots for Chervil →

When and How to Successfully Repot Chervil →

What Are Healthy Chervil Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Chervil is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Chervil →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Chervil grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Chervil Lifecycle →

Chervil Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Chervil →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Chervil can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Chervil Temperature Tolerance →

Chervil Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Chervil →

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🌱 Propagation

The seeds of Chervil can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

How to Propagate Chervil →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Chervil, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.