As bright as it gets, E. coccinneus with it's name-giving scarlet flowers is at it's prime. The flowers open early and stay open for a week.
This flower gives me some sense of perfection, looking both solid and vivid. This is the time when cactus grower feels satisfaction for all the effort he puts in, over the months and years.
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