August 2026 Price Guide
Most Expensive Anthurium Species in 2026, Ranked
Velvet foliage, high-contrast venation, and slow growth make Anthurium one of the priciest genera in the hobby. Here's what's topping the market.
By Aroid Atlas · Data sourced from live UK sold-price tracking · Prices shown for a 7cm plant, updated August 2026
Anthurium's velvet-leaf species (papillilaminum, luxurians, and their variegated forms among them) are some of the most sought-after plants in the collector world. Growth is slow, seed is unreliable for preserving traits, and demand consistently outstrips supply.
This list ranks every Anthurium in our database by current price tier and live UK sold-price data, with a full species profile linked for each entry.
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Anthurium 'Hot Barbie'
Hot Barbie Anthurium
Ultra Rare£2,2507cm plant · Premium - 2

Anthurium besseae 'Variegata'
Variegated Besseae Anthurium
Extremely Rare£2,2507cm plant · Premium - 3

Anthurium clarinervium 'Variegata'
Variegated Velvet Cardboard Anthurium
Extremely Rare£2,2507cm plant · Premium - 4

Anthurium warocqueanum 'Aurea'
Golden Queen Anthurium
Ultra Rare£2,2507cm plant · Premium - 5

Anthurium 'Deep Space'
Deep Space Anthurium
Very Rare£9007cm plant · Collector - 6

Anthurium crystallinum 'Bullate'
Bullate Crystal Anthurium
Very Rare£9007cm plant · Collector - 7

Anthurium luxurians 'Variegata'
Variegated Luxurians Anthurium
Ultra Rare£6007cm plant · Collector - 8

Anthurium veitchii 'Variegated'
Variegated King Anthurium
Ultra Rare£5507cm plant · Collector - 9

Anthurium warocqueanum 'Variegated'
Variegated Queen Anthurium
Ultra Rare£5507cm plant · Collector - 10

Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
Ace of Spades Variegata Anthurium
Very Rare£2507cm plant · Collector
Want the cross-genus view? Check the full Most Expensive Houseplants 2026 ranking, or browse every Anthurium we track.
Track price movement over time on the Price Index and Market Radar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most expensive Anthurium in 2026?
Rare velvet-leaf species and their variegated forms command the highest prices in the Anthurium market. See the ranked list above for current leaders based on live UK sold-price data.
Why are velvet-leaf Anthurium so expensive?
Velvet-leaf Anthurium species grow slowly, are difficult to propagate at scale, and are frequently wild-collected or sourced from limited breeding lines, all of which keep supply tight against strong collector demand.