Top 5 Most Expensive Flowers In The World

Flowers are one of the most special gifts obtained from nature to be given to our beloved ones. It can be found across the globe with so many varieties and can be used as a means to express our love.

You will only need to spend a little money to get the perfect flower as most of them are commonly found cheap at florists all around. In fact, you can even plant them yourself at home and simply pluck them when needed.

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But of course, there are particular rare species of flowers that have a super high value when sold in the market. Here we would like to share with you the top 5 most expensive flowers in the world most of which are native to Asia.

5. Saffron Crocus ($10,000 Per Kg)

Saffron Crocus or its scientific name Crocus sativus is a purple-colored flowering plant that usually grows up to 30 centimeters in size. To grow productively the flower requires an adequate amount of sunlight throughout the day.

The real saffron comes from the stigma of the plant which is known to be the most expensive spice in the world. And extracting this spice definitely comes at a huge price as every single one has to be taken out by hand.

So it is not surprising to see Saffron to be included among the most expensive flowers in the world costing over $10,000 per kg for real Saffron.

4. Gold Of Kinabalu Orchid ($5,000 Per Stem)

Requiring a long period of time to bloom, this flower definitely requires patience for those handling it. It will take up to 15 years for the flower to come out and this species is on the brink of extinction which explains its high price tag.

As the name states, this flower can only be found inside the fenced area of Kinabalu National Park of Sabah, Malaysia. If you wish to see for yourself this unique flower, then you can pay a visit to the national park somewhere in April or May.

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The price you might ask. Well, it is around $5,000 for just one stem.

3. Shenzhen Nongke Orchid ($200,000 Per Flower)

It is quite shocking to see the price of a single flower costing similar to an actual house. This orchid blooms every 4 - 5 years and it was named after the university that managed to produce it.

The agricultural scientists of Shenzhen Nongke University spent 8 years producing this beautiful orchid and it was sold in an auction in 2005 to an anonymous buyer for the hefty price of $200,000.

2. Juliet Rose ($15.8 Million)

Roses are among the most well-known flowers in the world due to their unique colors and the symbolic value behind them. But one particular species like the Juliet Rose beats the rest especially when it comes to its value.

This rose was planted by an individual called David Austin and the cost of growing the plant was also huge. It took him 15 years before being able to harvest the flower and showcase it to the public around the world.

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Unlike other roses, this flower is rare and hard to find in this world. Fortunately for Dave, he managed to sell the Rose Juliet in 2006 for the price of $15.8 million making it the most expensive flower ever sold.

1. Kadapul (Priceless)

Everything must have a price as some might say but for the Kadapul, that would not be the case. The Kadapul belongs to a flowering plant of the cactus species with the scientific name of Epiphyllum oxypetalum.

Generally speaking, this plant grows by spreading across the ground and sometimes on other trees. A big portion of the Kadapul plant can be found in the tropical rainforest of Sri Lanka. What's unique about this flower is that it only blooms at 10 or 11 at night time and for only 2 hours.

While it is blooming, the flower will release a strong and sweet essence around it and will later become wilt again. However, it seems almost impossible to sell the flower as it can only last for a few hours after being cut before it becomes wilted.

It has been given various names by other countries like "Queen of the Night", "Flower of the Moon", and "Flower from The Heaven". The reason why it is priceless is that it is very difficult to even find one and selling it while it's fresh is close to impossible.

Source:

• Business Insider

• Iluminasi

Also read: Saffron - Most Expensive Spice In The World