Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Africa, Madagascar
Types
French parsley
Pentas lanceolata, Pentas ledermannii
Habitat
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
-
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Small, flat and dissected
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 13-13-13 amounts
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Diarrhea, Malaria, Snakebite, To Treat Ascariasis, To Treat Lymphadenitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
PENTAS
Common Name
Chervil, French Chervil
Pentas, Star flower, Star cluster
In Hindi
चेवील
Pentas plant
In German
Kerbel
Pentas Pflanze
In French
Cerfeuil
plante Pentas
In Spanish
Perifollo
planta pentas
In Greek
Σκαντζίκι
φυτό Pentas
In Portuguese
Cerefólio
planta Pentas
In Polish
Trybula
Pentas roślin
In Latin
BOOPES
Pentas herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Gentianales
Family
Apiaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Rubioideae
Season and Care of Chervil and Pentas
Season and care of Chervil and Pentas is important to know. While considering everything about Chervil and Pentas Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chervil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pentas season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pentas is Loam while the PH of soil for Chervil is Neutral and for Pentas is Acidic, Neutral.
Chervil and Pentas Physical Information
Chervil and Pentas physical information is very important for comparison. Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Pentas height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Chervil and Pentas are as follows:
Chervil flower color: White
Chervil leaf color: Green
Pentas flower color: White, Red, Purple and Pink
- Pentas leaf color: Green
Care of Chervil and Pentas
Care of Chervil and Pentas include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pentas pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pentas needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.