There are several flowers that are considered to be the most expensive in the world. The following are some of the most expensive flowers and their prices:
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Kadupul Flower - This flower is native to Sri Lanka and is a type of cactus that blooms only at night. It is so rare that it cannot be sold, making it priceless.
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Juliet Rose - This rose variety is well-loved in weddings due to its delicate beauty. It took 10 years to develop, making it the most expensive rose ever. It was sold for $15.8 million.
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Shenzhen Nongke Orchid - This orchid is a breed that took eight years to cultivate and is named after the researchers who created it. A single flower is worth $200,000.
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Gold of Kinabalu Orchid - This orchid is priced at around $6,000 per piece and is native to Malaysia. It grows only on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu and is difficult to cultivate.
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Bouquet of Orchids, Lilies, Moonflowers, & Root of a 100-Year-Old Ficus - This bouquet of flowers also contained 90 two-carat ruby facets, nine one-carat diamonds, and a 21.6-carat star ruby, making it one of the most expensive wedding bouquets of all time. It cost $125,000.
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Saffron Crocus - Although not a rare or expensive flower, its stamens are cultivated to produce the spice saffron, which is the most expensive spice in the world. Saffron costs $1,000 or around £600 per pound, making it one of the most expensive flowers.
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Gloriosa - This flower is native to Asia and South Africa and is rare and unique, costing $6 to $10 per flower.
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Lisianthus - This flower blooms annually and has delicate, ruffled, wide petals. It is expensive because it survives only for a couple of weeks after it is cut from the stem. It costs $10 to $35 per bundle.
In conclusion, the Kadupul Flower is considered the most expensive flower in the world because it is priceless and cannot be sold.
