The most expensive and eccentric flowers in the world

Kinabalu Orchid

Who has not given a bouquet of flowers sometime in his life. There are very cheap and also more expensive but only some become too exquisite for the average pocket.

We are talking about those branches made up of most expensive flowers in the world whose price is measured by the rarity of the flowers that make it up as well as by how difficult it is to find these flowers.

The most expensive and sophisticated

Crocus sativus

Among the most expensive flowers in the world some species of orchids are found, such as the golden Kinabalu orchid, also known as the kinabalu gold. Its scientific name is Rothschild’s Slipper and it is a variety of orchid native to Malaysia, precisely from the Kinabalu National Park, where it lives although it is at risk of extinction. It is extremely rare and of very slow development as it can take up to 15 years to flower, although when it does it is a true spectacle, with a stem from which up to six flowers can spread horizontally, each with green petals with red spots. It is so exquisite and original that its price can amount to 3,600 euros.

Also from the orchid family, the version shenzhen nongke It is another luxury of nature not only for its beauty but because it is the first plant produced by humans, created by the Chinese group Nongke Shenzhen after 8 years of research. It became one of the most expensive flowers in the world after it was sold at auction in 2005 at a price of 193 euros.

The Saffron Rose or Crocus Sativus It is also among the most expensive in the world, a plant from Asia Minor that stands out for its aroma and color. To get an idea of ​​its price, you only have to calculate that about 140 flowers are needed to obtain 1 gram of this saffron, which is sold in the market at an estimated price of between 5 and 6 euros.

The great jewel in the crown

Kadupul flower

Although we are talking about flowers that are in the major leagues, there is no way kadupul flower which is so very exclusive that it has never been sold. Its value is incalculable and that is why it has been classified as the most expensive flower in the world. It is a short-lived flower that blooms at midnight to die a few hours later at dawn.

It is originally from Sri Lanka and its fragility makes it very valuable and unique on the planet.

The most expensive and eccentric flowers in the world

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