词汇 | christmas-cactus |
释义 | Christmas cactus noun[ C ] uk /ˌkrɪs.məs ˈkæk.təs/ us /ˈkrɪs.məs ˌkæk.təs/pluralChristmas cactuses or Christmas cactiuk /ˌkrɪs.məs ˈkæk.taɪ/ us /ˈkrɪs.məs ˌkæk.taɪ/ a cactus (= a type of plant that is covered with sharp needles and has a thick stem for storing water) that grows in South America and that starts to produce flowers at the beginning of winter: We have a Christmas cactus on display in the living room window, where it will bloom red flowers in time for Christmas. Christmas cacti typically grow in the forest, so they need more water to survive than those that grow in the desert. See also cactus You can take a cutting from Christmas cactus and try to grow your own in another pot. Common plants African violet agave aloe aloe vera alpine strawberry dichondra dieffenbachia dill weed dracaena Easter lily loganberry maidenhair fern maize mandrake mare's tail sorrel sotol sow thistle Spanish moss spearmint |
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