zygocactushttp://www.oed.com/dictionary/zygocactus_n%3Ftab%3Dmeaning_and_usezygocactus, n.
First published 1986; not fully revised

zygocactusnoun

Botany.
  1. 1950–
    Any cactus of the Brazilian genus Zygocactus (sometimes included in Schlumbergera), the members of which have branched and jointed stems bearing zygomorphic flowers in various shades of red, and are frequently grown as houseplants.
    1. 1950
      Two other Epiphyllums which have been much cultivated are now placed in Schlumbergera—Schlumbergera Gaertneri and S. Russelliana; both are similar in habit to Zygocactus but the flowers are regular.
      V. Higgins, Cactus Grower's Guide iv. 54
    2. 1962
      Zygocactus should be watered throughout the year.
      Amateur Gardening 24 March 29/1
    3. 1980
      Among the new plants on show are..zygocactus in pastel colours with a future as room plants, from Rochford.
      Daily Telegraph 24 September 14/5

zygocactus, n. was first published in 1986; not fully revised.

zygocactus, n. was last modified in December 2024.