gypsophily

/ɡɪpsəˈfɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A fondness for or cultivation of plants that thrive in poor soil, especially gypsophiles such as succulents and sedum.

“She had a keen eye for gypsophily and was always on the lookout for new species to add to her collection.”

Synonyms

  • gypsophile
  • succulence

Antonyms

  • gypsophobia
  • xerophobism