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 Nov 2026
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Anthurium carlablackiae
Carla Blackie's Anthurium
Based on 11 UK sales, 5 Aug 2026 to 24 Sep 2026.
Find on eBay£42 - 2
Anthurium pedatoradiatum
Pedate Anthurium
Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£37 - 3
Anthurium wendlingeri
Spiral Spadix Anthurium
Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£35 - 4
Anthurium 'King of Spades'
King of Spades Anthurium
Based on 3 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£32 - 5
Anthurium 'Ace of Spades'
Ace of Spades Anthurium
Based on 13 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£30 - 6
Anthurium papillilaminum
Papillilaminum Anthurium
Based on 25 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£28 - 7
Anthurium papillilaminum 'Fort Sherman'
Fort Sherman Anthurium
Based on 6 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£28 - 8
Anthurium pallidiflorum
Strapleaf Anthurium
Based on 18 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£25 - 9
Anthurium clarinervium × pedatoradiatum 'Delta Force'
Delta Force Anthurium
Based on 21 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£23 - 10
Anthurium dressleri
Dressleri Velvet Leaf
Based on 5 UK sales in the last 90 days.
Find on eBay£20
About this ranking
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.
Anthurium carlablackiae is currently selling for 2.1× the price of Anthurium dressleri, the lowest-priced entry on this list. Both are Verified typical UK prices.
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.