Orchids Bring Joy, Inspire Artists in New Exhibit

Last year, orchids surpassed roses as the most popular ornamental flower in the U.S. Now a new exhibit at the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington is celebrating the colorful flowers with a collection of 5,000 orchids from practically all corners of the world. VOA reporter Julie Taboh talked with the garden's spokesman, who explained why the exhibit is drawing such big crowds.