noun
- a tropical plant of the stonecrop family, native to Madagascar, having thick fleshy leaves that can produce new plants from their margins
Usage: also called air plant or life plant; botanical/horticultural term
Examples
- The bryophyllum is popular among houseplant enthusiasts because it requires minimal care.
- Bryophyllum leaves can develop tiny plantlets along their edges when placed on moist soil.
- She propagated her bryophyllum by simply laying a leaf on the windowsill.
- The bryophyllum thrives in warm, dry conditions typical of indoor environments.
- Many gardeners appreciate the bryophyllum for its unusual ability to reproduce from leaf fragments.