Chaerophyllum azoricum Plant Care
Chaerophyllum azoricum Trel.
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Chaerophyllum azoricum is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, endemic to the Azores. It inhabits Erica and Calluna shrubland, natural meadows of altitude, cliffs and slopes, woods of Pittosporum and roadsides.
Every 5–7 days
Partial shade to full sun
50–75°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Water Chaerophyllum azoricum every 5–7 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chaerophyllum azoricum Native To?
What Is the Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Chaerophyllum azoricum (Chaerophyllum azoricum) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Chaerophyllum genus. Chaerophyllum azoricum is native to the Azores.
Chaerophyllum azoricum displays an upright, clumping herb growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Chaerophyllum azoricum produces small clusters of white or pink flowers in umbrella-shaped clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Chaerophyllum azoricum requires watering every 5–7 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 5–7 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Chaerophyllum azoricum Need?
Chaerophyllum azoricum thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chaerophyllum azoricum Prefer?
Chaerophyllum azoricum grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Chaerophyllum azoricum prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Rich, well-draining soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Chaerophyllum azoricum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Feed Chaerophyllum azoricum every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Chaerophyllum azoricum can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to wild chervil plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Chaerophyllum azoricum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chaerophyllum azoricum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Chaerophyllum azoricum?
Chaerophyllum azoricum is susceptible to aphids, caterpillars, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Chaerophyllum azoricum Need?
Chaerophyllum azoricum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Chaerophyllum azoricum is native to the Azores. In cooler regions, grow Chaerophyllum azoricum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Chaerophyllum azoricum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Chaerophyllum genus — compare its care with other Chaerophyllum species on PlantoScan.
Chaerophyllum is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
Chaerophyllum azoricum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Chaerophyllum Species
Other Chaerophyllum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Chaerophyllum azoricum Trel., family Apiaceae (first published in Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 8: 116 (1897)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chaerophyllum azoricum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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