aporocactus

noun

Meaning

A genus of trailing cacti native to Mexico, often cultivated as houseplants for their pendulous, slender stems and showy flowers.

Examples

  • Many enthusiasts prefer the aporocactus for its ability to cascade beautifully over the edges of containers.
  • Proper sunlight is essential for an aporocactus to produce its characteristic bright, tubular blossoms.

Synonyms: cactus, succulent, epiphyte, flora