Inside The New York Botanical Garden

Morning Eye Candy: Tiny Orchids

Posted in Photography on February 9 2011, by Plant Talk

Like a chorus of laughing faces, the Arpophyllum spicatum, is covered in miniscule, nearly-neon pink flowers.

Arpophyllum spicatum

Arpophyllum spicatum in the Conservatory (photo by Ivo M. Vermeulen)

Comments

Mary Ann said:

Amazing photo! They are really eye candy. They look so good, I could almost eat them. I’m sure they will be a good addition to anyone’s orchid collection. Have you heard of the world’s smallest orchid?