Postcard Bundles (envelopes included) - A Flowering Cactus: Heliocereus Speciosus

Bright, bold, and timeless, this **Heliocereus speciosus** vintage artwork captures the fleeting splendor of the crimson-flowered cactus through the delicate hand of Pierre‑Joseph Redouté. Painted in 1831, Redouté’s watercolor technique allows each translucent layer to shimmer like natural sunlight on velvet petals. Native to Mexico and Central America, this desert bloom dazzles for only a day, yet here it endures as an exquisite botanical study that feels both scientific and romantic. Redouté, celebrated as court painter to Queen Marie Antoinette, devoted his life to translating nature’s brilliance into enduring art.

This image's line art is featured in the Flora Antiqua coloring book from Chronicles & Color.

These custom postcards are a perfect canvas for you to create a truly personalized experience and add a personal touch to birthdays, holidays, thank-yous, or just-because.

These postcards make connection feel beautifully intentional.

- Horizontal and vertical options
- Envelopes included
- Matte finish