The Most Beautiful and Expensive Flowers in the World

Kadupul Flower is a rare flower belonging to the same family as the Vietnamese Quynh flower but is extremely rare, only found in the forests of Sri Lanka. This is considered one of the most beautiful and rarest flowers in the world. This flower is also particularly revered in Buddhism for spiritual reasons. In Japan, the Kadupul flower is also called 'beauty under the moonlight'.

The Kadupul flower is named after the Hindu deity - the god of creation. The Kadupul flower is white and has a refreshing scent, the flower only blooms at night and quickly withers before dawn. This is considered a 'priceless' flower because there is no garden in the world that can grow this flower species, so it is not sold anywhere in the world.

Juliet Rose has long been favored by flower enthusiasts for its luxurious charm, often dubbed the queen of roses. It's no wonder this rose is referred to as the 'million-dollar rose' (Juliet has been sold for nearly $5 million USD). The creator of Juliet rose is the renowned rose breeder David Austin, who invested considerable time and up to $3 million over 15 years to breed this exceptionally beautiful variety.

Juliet, with its salmon-orange color and gentle green tea fragrance, has captured the hearts of many rose lovers and enthusiasts. Possessing a radiant beauty, intricate petal arrangement down to the centimeter, and a mild, pleasant fragrance, Juliet roses are ideal for creating stunning bouquets. Despite being a foreign rose variety, Juliet roses can thrive in Vietnam's climate conditions, consistently ranking as one of the best-selling foreign rose varieties in the country.

Lily of the Valley, also known as the bellflower or Convallaria majalis in scientific terms, is considered the sole species in the genus Convallaria, belonging to the Ruscaceae family. Originating from the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Lily of the Valley is consistently ranked among the top 5 popular flowers used in weddings. The pure color and sweet fragrance of the bellflower are highly suitable for wedding settings, even those less inclined towards flowers would find themselves drawn to its allure. These charming and sweetly beautiful small white flowers symbolize the return of happiness. With only one harvest per year lasting about a week, its price is quite high, around 143 USD per bouquet (~3.2 million VND).

The Netherlands is dubbed the 'Tulip Kingdom'. Tulips don't originate from the Netherlands but have become a symbol of the country's tourism. Currently, there are about 1200 varieties cultivated here, with approximately 40 common types grown on half of the cultivation area. Among them, the 17th century purebred Tulip (17th century Tulip Bulb) attracts significant attention and commands an incredible price.

Tulips originate from Central Asia and were brought to the Netherlands by Dutch botanist Carolus Clusius in 1593. In the ensuing decades, this flower became a 'must-have' for the wealthy. Its value sometimes surpassed that of a house. During this golden era, the 17th-century Tulip was even more precious than gold, selling for 5,700 USD per bouquet, equivalent to nearly 130 million VND.

Hydrangea (also known as Cẩm tú cầu in Vietnamese) is a flower that exudes both romantic and wild beauty, symbolizing gratitude and sincere emotions. Originating from Japan, Korea, and China, this flower later spread to various countries in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.

As a deciduous shrub, Hydrangea prefers shady and moist environments, living for many years. Its leaves grow opposite each other along the stem, and its flowers, initially white, gradually turn blue or pink. All parts of the plant contain toxins that can cause poisoning if ingested. This flower is highly valued worldwide, with a price of approximately 6.5 USD per bloom (151,000 VND per bloom), as rated by Mostluxuriouslist.

The ghost orchid is considered one of the rarest orchid species in the world. Researchers believed they had become extinct over 20 years ago, but suddenly reappeared in the forests of the Americas. This flower species is only cultivated in a few areas with suitable environments for their growth. Similar to the nocturnal preference of orchids, ghost orchids can only thrive in darkness throughout the year and bloom under favorable conditions. Typically, they bloom from June to August, with peculiar shapes.

What's fascinating is that this plant does not have a single leaf. Both the stem and the flower are green, making them difficult to identify. Additionally, the ghost orchid has extremely poor seed dispersal abilities. Without leaves, the flower cannot absorb nutrients on its own and must rely on other plants for sustenance. Because ghost orchids need to grow in high humidity and high temperatures, they can only be found in Cuba and Florida. There was a time when people eagerly sought after this flower, making it one of the most expensive plant species.

While many flowers capture the attention of people worldwide, none possess both allure and danger like the Gloriosa Lily. This peculiar flower originates from South Africa and Southeast Asia.

The Gloriosa Lily, scientifically known as Superba Gloriosa, is commonly referred to as the creeping lily or the climbing lily in Vietnam, belonging to the Melanthiaceae family. The plant's bulbs and seeds contain the toxic compound Colchicine and several other alkaloids. Ingestion can cause tongue numbness, loss of sensation, severe drowsiness, and if left untreated, can lead to death. The flowers grow singly or in clusters at the tips of branches, with large, beautiful blooms and long stems measuring 10-15cm. The petals are uniquely shaped, with red and yellow colors. In India, the roots are used to treat various ailments such as leprosy, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, snakebites, and scorpion stings. The fresh root powder is also used to induce labor and as an abortifacient. Despite its toxicity, Gloriosa lilies fetch a high price of approximately 6-10 USD per stem.