Top 10 Most Beautiful and Expensive Flowers in the World

1. Kadupul Flower

Kadupul Flower is a rare flower belonging to the same family as the Night-Blooming Jasmine in Vietnam but extremely rare, only found in the forests of Sri Lanka. It 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 known as 'beauty under the moonlight.'

The Kadupul flower is named after the Hindu deity - the god of creation. The Kadupul flower is white in color and has a refreshing fragrance, blooming only at night and quickly withering before dawn. It is considered a 'priceless' flower because no garden in the world can cultivate this flower, so it is not available for sale anywhere in the world.

2. Gold of Kinabalu Orchid

Gold of Kinabalu Orchid, also known as Rothschild Orchid, is facing the threat of extinction. To possess this rare and precious flower, one must spend at least $6,000 for a single stem. It is a large-sized orchid with deep green leaves measuring 30-40 centimeters long and 4-5 centimeters wide. The flowers grow from the top, reaching heights of about 30-50 centimeters, with 3-6 flowers per stem. The pouch is 4-7 centimeters long, and the two sepals are 10-18 centimeters long.

In 1988, Jean Jules Linden named it Paphiopedilum rothchildianum to honor Count Ferdinand James Von Rothschild, a renowned orchid enthusiast. However, it was later devastated by orchid smugglers and nearly extinct. Currently, the Gold of Kinabalu orchid is only found in the Kinabalu National Park in Sabah, Malaysia. This unique flower blooms only once every 15 years, between mid-April and May, earning it the title of the 'Gold of Kinabalu.' It is one of the endangered species. Due to its rarity, one must spend at least $6,000 (approximately 136 million VND) for a single stem of this orchid.

Internationally known as Shenzhen Nongke Orchid, this flower is currently regarded as one of the most expensive flowers in the world. In 2005, it was shockingly auctioned for $202,000 (nearly 5 billion VND).

This is not a natural species but a creation of human hands in the laboratory of Nongke Company in Shenzhen, China, hence its name Shenzhen Nongke Orchid. It is the result of 8 years of observation and nurturing, a period during which researchers developed this exquisite orchid species. Not only is it difficult to cultivate, but also the waiting time for it to bloom is very long, extending to 4-5 years. Moreover, only the most beautiful and captivating flowers are allowed to be brought to the market, hence it's understandable why its price is extremely high. This flower is also something that many Chinese people take pride in.

Saffron is a plant grown from bulbs & does not have the ability to reproduce naturally. Therefore, humans have to graft each bulb one by one and take care of them entirely manually until harvest time. Moreover, saffron is also a perennial plant, with a lifespan of up to 8 years, so it requires experienced farmers and skilled labor to take care of it, otherwise the flowers will not bloom and be harvested.

Saffron, also known as saffron stigma, is priced at around 250,000đ – 550,000đ/gram. This means that you have to spend hundreds of millions to get 1kg of saffron. It has an extremely high price and is dubbed the “red gold” of the Middle East because saffron is extremely rare and has a very low yield. Only one harvest can be obtained each year, usually from October to November. Saffron has a strong aroma and distinctive color, rich in antioxidants, and has many health benefits. There is evidence that saffron can improve mood, increase libido, and provide antioxidant properties.

Juliet Rose has long been cherished by rose enthusiasts as the epitome of elegance, crowned as the queen of all roses. It's no wonder it's dubbed as the 'million-dollar rose' (Juliet sold for nearly 5 million USD). The progenitor of Juliet rose is the renowned rose breeder David Austin, who dedicated considerable time and expense, up to 3 million USD over 15 years, to breed this exquisite rose.

Juliet, with its salmon-orange hue and delicate green tea fragrance, has captivated the hearts of many rose lovers and enthusiasts. Possessing a radiant beauty, meticulously arranged petals down to every centimeter, coupled with its gentle, pleasant aroma, this rose is also a stunning cut flower variety. Remarkably, despite being a foreign rose variety, Juliet rose can thrive in Vietnam's climate conditions, consistently ranking among the top-selling imported rose varieties in the country.

Lily of the Valley, also known as the May bells or Our Lady's tears, scientifically termed Convallaria majalis, is considered the sole species in the genus Convallaria within the family Ruscaceae. Originating from the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Lily of the Valley consistently ranks among the top 5 most popular flowers used in weddings. The pure color and sweet fragrance of this bell-shaped flower are perfectly suited for wedding settings, captivating even those who pay little attention to flowers. These charming, delicate white blossoms symbolize the return of happiness. With only one harvest per year, lasting just about a week each time, it commands a high price, approximately 143 USD per bouquet (~3.2 million VND).

The Netherlands is famously known as the 'tulip kingdom.' Tulips don't originate from the Netherlands but have become a symbol of the country's tourism. Approximately 1,200 varieties are cultivated there, with about 40 of the most common types grown on half of the total cultivated area. Among them, the 17th-century purebred Tulip (17th century Tulip Bulb) garners significant attention and commands an astonishing price.

Tulips originated from Central Asia and were brought to the Netherlands by Dutch botanist Carolus Clusius in 1593. In the subsequent decades, this flower became a status symbol among the wealthy, sometimes valued as much as a house. During this golden age, the 17th-century Tulip was more precious than gold itself, fetching a price of 5,700 USD per bouquet, equivalent to nearly 130 million VND.

Hydrangea, also known as Cẩm tú cầu, is a flower that combines romantic beauty with wildness, symbolizing gratitude and genuine emotions. This flower originated in Japan, Korea, and China, later spreading to many countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.

As a perennial shrub, Hydrangea prefers shady, moist, low-light conditions. Its leaves grow oppositely along the stem, and its initially white flowers 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 about 6.5 USD per bloom (151,000 VND per bloom) according to Mostluxuriouslist.

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

Interestingly, this plant species does not have a single leaf. Both the stem and the flower are green, making them difficult to identify. Moreover, their ability to spread seeds is extremely poor. Without leaves, The Ghost Orchid cannot absorb nutrients on their own. They rely on other plants to obtain enough energy for survival. Due to their need to grow in high humidity and temperature, they can only be found in Cuba and Florida. There was a time when people eagerly searched for this flower species, making it one of the most expensive plant species.

Among the myriad of flowers that capture the attention of people worldwide, none exudes both allure and danger quite like the Gloriosa Lily. This peculiar flower species originates from South Africa and Southeast Asia.

The Gloriosa Lily, scientifically known as Superba Gloriosa, is often referred to as the climbing lily or flame lily in Vietnam, belonging to the Colchicaceae family. Its bulbs and seeds contain the toxic compound Colchicine and several other alkaloids, ingestion of which can cause tongue numbness, loss of sensation, severe paralysis, and if left untreated, lead to death. The flowers grow singly or in clusters at the ends of branches, with large, beautiful blooms and long stalks measuring 10-15cm. They possess a distinctive appearance, with red and yellow petals covering two-thirds of the upper portion, and bright yellow beneath. In India, the roots are used to treat various ailments including leprosy, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, snake bites, and scorpion stings. Additionally, a paste made from fresh bulbs is applied to the lower abdomen to induce labor and act as an abortifacient. Despite being toxic in all parts, Gloriosa lilies are sold at relatively high prices, ranging from 6-10 USD per stem.