Orchids

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's apartment is decorated in a minimalist style with gleaming hard wood floors, stark white walls, and sleek furniture. For her colorful accents, Julia has chosen pieces of art and orchids. These gorgeous perennial plants are members of the Orchidaceae family and their flamboyant flowers are usually composed of three petals with the petal in the middle being unique in color and shape, enlarged to look almost like a lip. Julia's orchid pictured above is of the Phalaenopsis species. While researching, I was interested to learn that vanilla extract derives from a genus of orchid. Visit the Orchids Wiki to learn more about these delicate and fascinating beauties.

Photograph of Julia Restoin-Roitfeld's orchid © 2009 Todd Selby. All Rights Reserved.

Comments

[Jake]

What a beautiful and amazing photograph of these exotic flowers. I have always tried growing orchids in my home but I don't have that much luck with them. I'm glad to see at least somebody is able to have thriving orchids:)

[kellina]

Indeed, Jake, among her numerous talents is Julia's green thumb. I think this decadent bloom suits her perfectly.

[John Perez]

I adore flowers, especially orchids. My mom and grandma love to grow flowers and I envy the fact that they have that green thumb. I will try again growing orchids, soon.

John Perez