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Oct 2026 Price Guide

The 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.

By Aroid Atlas editorial · Prices from UK eBay sales, size named on each plant page · data as of Oct 2026

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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 Verified typical UK price, from UK eBay sales, with a full species profile linked for each entry.

The Spread

Anthurium besseae is currently selling for 2× the price of Anthurium clarinervium × pedatoradiatum 'Delta Force', the lowest-priced entry on this list. Both are Verified typical UK prices.

  1. 1
    Besseae Anthurium
    Most Expensive

    Anthurium besseae

    Besseae Anthurium

    £42
    Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  2. 2
    Carla Blackie's Anthurium

    Anthurium carlablackiae

    Carla Blackie's Anthurium

    £42
    Based on 11 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  3. 3
    Pedate Anthurium

    Anthurium pedatoradiatum

    Pedate Anthurium

    £37
    Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  4. 4
    Spiral Spadix Anthurium

    Anthurium wendlingeri

    Spiral Spadix Anthurium

    £35
    Based on 4 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  5. 5
    King of Spades Anthurium

    Anthurium 'King of Spades'

    King of Spades Anthurium

    £32
    Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  6. 6
    Ace of Spades Anthurium

    Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'

    Ace of Spades Anthurium

    £30
    Based on 16 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  7. 7
    Papillilaminum Anthurium

    Anthurium papillilaminum

    Papillilaminum Anthurium

    £28
    Based on 26 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  8. 8
    Fort Sherman Anthurium

    Anthurium papillilaminum 'Fort Sherman'

    Fort Sherman Anthurium

    £27
    Based on 7 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  9. 9
    Strapleaf Anthurium

    Anthurium pallidiflorum

    Strapleaf Anthurium

    £25
    Based on 23 UK sales in the last 90 days.
  10. 10
    Delta Force Anthurium

    Anthurium clarinervium × pedatoradiatum 'Delta Force'

    Delta Force Anthurium

    £20
    Based on 22 UK sales in the last 90 days.

Want the cross-genus view? Check the full Most Expensive Houseplants 2026 ranking, or browse every Anthurium we track.

The most traded plants page ranks every Verified plant by UK sales, Anthurium included.

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.

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