Rat's-tail Cactus (Noun)
Meaning
Commonly cultivated tropical American cactus having slender creeping stems and very large showy crimson flowers that bloom for several days.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener carefully pruned the rat's-tail cactus to encourage new growth and more vibrant blooms.
- The museum's botanical garden featured a stunning display of rat's-tail cacti, with their trailing stems and bright red flowers.
- After repotting the rat's-tail cactus, the owner was thrilled to see it produce a series of gorgeous crimson blossoms.
- Despite its ability to thrive in hot climates, the rat's-tail cactus still requires regular watering to keep it healthy and blooming.
- As she walked through the desert greenhouse, the visitor couldn't help but be drawn to the impressive blooms of the rat's-tail cactus.