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
Anthriscus cerefolium
Anthriscus
Apiaceae
Apiales
Also known as
chervil, garden chervil and French parsley

How to care for Chervil

How often to water your Chervil

every 9
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

Check the growing potential in your area
A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Chervil in your home

a window
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 🏡.

How to fertilize Chervil

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.

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.
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 🏡.
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.
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!
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.
Growth Pattern
Chervil grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Chervil can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
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.
Care Summary for Chervil
Chervil
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
