What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing in their cup, sadly, rich in nutrients (9)" mean?

The definition is "rich in nutrients". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THEIR (synonym="…, sadly") + CUP (synonym="CUP") + O (synonym="letter representing 0/nothing") = EUTROPHIC The answer is EUTROPHIC.

Nothing in their cup, sadly, rich in nutrients (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29289 | 29 Across | 2024-01-26 flower

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