Have you ever wondered how much you can spend on a single houseplant? Some plants are so expensive that the same amount could secure your retirement or buy you a house or a luxury car. We've selected the most expensive houseplants on the market for you.
1st place: Expensive pensioners - very old bonsai
Hardly surprising: the older a bonsai tree, the more expensive it is. There are bonsai trees that are several hundred years old and cost as much as a large single-family home. Of course, almost no one can afford one. The good news is, you can't tell whether a bonsai is several hundred years old or several decades old. Ready-made bonsai trees can be bought online for under 50 euros. But you can also grow your own bonsai, and you can do this with almost any tree species, even with well-known native woods. The trick is to give the tree little space for root growth by using little substrate and to prune it often so that the small tree looks like its larger siblings, only in doll size. To achieve this, the tree's branches must also be regularly wrapped with wire to shape them in the direction you want them to go.
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2nd place: Expensive flower - the Shenzhen Nongke Orchid
This rare orchid is commanding a record price. This special orchid was bred at the Chinese Shengzen Nongke University. Anyone wanting to acquire one of these orchids can expect to pay up to 250,000 euros. Breeding this orchid took the researchers around eight years, which is why the price is so high. This plant only blooms every five years, demanding a great deal of patience from its owner. The rare Shengzen Nongke orchid will likely remain a dream, as most plant lovers cannot afford this price. However, there are orchids in all price ranges below this price, including very affordable ones that are still pleasing to the eye and make a stylish, understated accent to any interior.
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3rd place: Expensive tree friend - Philodendron billietiae variegata
Just like Monstera plants, this rare Philodendron belongs to the Araceae family. Specimens of this rather inconspicuous houseplant can fetch up to 5,000 euros online. The uniqueness of Philodendrons is that they can grow in substrate, but also as epiphytes on trees (Philodendron = Greek for tree-lover). The more unique the coloring and variegation of the leaves, the more money the plant is worth. Cuttings of this plant are being traded on eBay classifieds for 1,500 euros—not exactly a bargain. If you want one, you'll have to dig a little deeper into your pockets, as this plant is a collector's item among houseplants. Other Philodendron varieties are significantly cheaper and might be worth considering if you have a tighter budget!
4th place: The houseplant classic - expensive Monstera
The most expensive houseplant ever auctioned was a miniature Monstera (Monstera minima) with rare white leaves and a whopping nine leaves. This small plant was auctioned in New Zealand for the equivalent of 16,000 euros on the "Trade Me" platform, the New Zealand eBay. The houseplant trend experienced a real hype there, and interested parties outbid each other. Other Monstera varieties are also highly sought after and can easily be worth several hundred euros. Variants from the Monstera family include the Monstera dubia or the Monstera Thai Constellation. If you don't have several hundred euros to spare to purchase such an exclusive specimen, but still want to own one, then your green thumb will be called for. Cuttings of these plants can be found for under one hundred euros on the relevant auction websites. If you want to learn more about Monstera plants or buying plants on eBay and the like , please check out our magazine!
5th place: An expensive rarity - Syngonium Strawberry Ice Halfmoon
The third plant in the group, which also comes from the Araceae family, is the Syngonium Strawberry Ice Halfmoon. The leaves of this plant are striking due to their delicate pink coloring. This is a unique feature of plants, as "wasting" energy-rich red sunlight in the form of red flowers or leaves is a pure luxury. Due to the lower energy absorption by the photosynthetically inactive pink parts of the leaves, the plant grows more slowly than plants with purely green leaves. The Synogium Strawberry Ice variant has leaves that are asymmetrically pink in color. The Strawberry Ice Halfmoon variant is also distinguished by the fact that the leaves are symmetrically divided in color at the so-called leaf scar. One half of the leaf is green, the other half is pink. An absolute rarity that can cost up to 1,000 euros. Tip for the bargain hunter: The variant with asymmetrically pink leaves can be purchased for under 100 euros.
Proper plant care
Anyone who spends a lot of money on rare plants also wants to provide them with optimal care. Therefore, using a high-quality fertilizer is a must for every plant lover. Why? Regular fertilization is essential for the long-term health and growth of your plant, as fertilizer provides it with vital nutrients. The continuous absorption of nutrients through a plant's roots eventually depletes them in the soil. Our FARBIO® organic fertilizer for foliage plants will also help you nourish your green favorites!
Especially trendy: foliar fertilizers! They represent a quick and easy form of liquid fertilization – they deliver targeted nutrients to plants that they can immediately absorb and utilize through the leaves. The FARBIO® Bio-Microcomplex protects and heals your plant. With innovative nanotechnology, micronutrients (manganese + zinc), and a copper complex.
You can find out everything you need to know about well-known and inexpensive houseplants in our Plant AZ .
