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African Hedge Parsley Plant Care
Torilis africana Spreng.
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The Torilis africana is characterized by its delicate white flowers and intricately dissected leaves. Originally from Europe and parts of Asia, this plant is highly sought after by collectors for its unique appearance and ability to attract pollinators to the garden.
Every 7–10 days
Partial shade to full sun
60°F
40–60%
At a glance
How do you care for African Hedge Parsley?
Water African Hedge Parsley every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it partial shade to full sun. It prefers temperatures of 60°F (16°C) and above and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every month during the growing season.
What Is the African Hedge Parsley?
African Hedge Parsley (Torilis africana) belongs to the Apiaceae family within the Torilis genus. African Hedge Parsley is native to Europe, Western Asiaheight: 2.5width: 1.5fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 10humidityMin: 40humidityMax: 60temperatureMin: 60temperatureMax:.
African Hedge Parsley displays a low rosette, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. African Hedge Parsley produces tiny white or pink clustered flowers in umbels.
Leaf size: approximately 3 inches.
How Often Should You Water a African Hedge Parsley?
Torilis africana requires watering every 7–10 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 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the African Hedge Parsley Need?
African Hedge Parsley thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the African Hedge Parsley Prefer?
Torilis africana grows best at temperatures of 60°F. African Hedge Parsley prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
60°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a African Hedge Parsley?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for African Hedge Parsley to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a African Hedge Parsley?
Feed African Hedge Parsley every month 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 month
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a African Hedge Parsley?
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 African Hedge Parsley?
African Hedge Parsley can be propagated through seeds, division of root ball. Similar propagation techniques also apply to field hedge parsley plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the African Hedge Parsley Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list African Hedge Parsley, 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 African Hedge Parsley?
African Hedge Parsley 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 African Hedge Parsley Need?
African Hedge Parsley grows outdoors in USDA Zone 7a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 7a. African Hedge Parsley is native to Europe, Western Asiaheight: 2.5width: 1.5fertilizer: 1wateringMin: 7wateringMax: 10humidityMin: 40humidityMax: 60temperatureMin: 60temperatureMax:.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7a – 10b
Keep exploring plants
African Hedge Parsley 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 Torilis genus — compare its care with other Torilis species on PlantoScan.
Torilis is part of the Apiaceae plant family — browse all Apiaceae genera and species.
African Hedge Parsley thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Torilis Species
Other Torilis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Torilis africana Spreng., family Apiaceae (first published in Pl. Min. Cogn. Pug. 2: 55 (1815)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list African Hedge Parsley, 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.
- Photo: Eleftherios Katsillis, CC BY 4.0, iNaturalist — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 7a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
- 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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