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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.

  1. 1
    Hot Barbie Anthurium

    Anthurium 'Hot Barbie'

    Hot Barbie Anthurium

    Ultra Rare
    £2,250
    7cm plant · Premium
  2. 2
    Variegated Besseae Anthurium

    Anthurium besseae 'Variegata'

    Variegated Besseae Anthurium

    Extremely Rare
    £2,250
    7cm plant · Premium
  3. 3
    Variegated Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

    Anthurium clarinervium 'Variegata'

    Variegated Velvet Cardboard Anthurium

    Extremely Rare
    £2,250
    7cm plant · Premium
  4. 4
    Golden Queen Anthurium

    Anthurium warocqueanum 'Aurea'

    Golden Queen Anthurium

    Ultra Rare
    £2,250
    7cm plant · Premium
  5. 5
    Deep Space Anthurium

    Anthurium 'Deep Space'

    Deep Space Anthurium

    Very Rare
    £900
    7cm plant · Collector
  6. 6
    Bullate Crystal Anthurium

    Anthurium crystallinum 'Bullate'

    Bullate Crystal Anthurium

    Very Rare
    £900
    7cm plant · Collector
  7. 7
    Variegated Luxurians Anthurium

    Anthurium luxurians 'Variegata'

    Variegated Luxurians Anthurium

    Ultra Rare
    £600
    7cm plant · Collector
  8. 8
    Variegated King Anthurium

    Anthurium veitchii 'Variegated'

    Variegated King Anthurium

    Ultra Rare
    £550
    7cm plant · Collector
  9. 9
    Variegated Queen Anthurium

    Anthurium warocqueanum 'Variegated'

    Variegated Queen Anthurium

    Ultra Rare
    £550
    7cm plant · Collector
  10. 10
    Ace of Spades Variegata Anthurium

    Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'

    Ace of Spades Variegata Anthurium

    Very Rare
    £250
    7cm 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.

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