noun
- Plural of cereus; a genus of tall, columnar cacti native to the Americas, often with large fragrant flowers that bloom at night.
Usage: botanical term; often used in horticulture and gardening contexts
Examples
- The gardener cultivated several cereuses in the desert section of the botanical garden.
- Cereuses are prized for their spectacular nocturnal flowers that release a sweet fragrance.
- Many collectors grow cereuses indoors under special lighting conditions.
- The tall cereuses in the greenhouse bloomed simultaneously one summer evening.
- Cereuses require well-draining soil and minimal water during winter dormancy.