JAKARTA - Collecting ornamental plants at this time is not just an decoration or decoration for the house. Because, collecting ornamental plants has become a commodity to increase prestige. However, this applies to ornamental plants that have a high selling value. So, if you are interested in the types of expensive ornamental plants, then there are several types of plants that can be collected. Quoted from The Spruce website, Friday, September 9, here are the five most sought after types of expensive ornamental plants.

In the forest, Ara Biola (fictis lyrata) can thrive up to a height of 1.5 meters. Meanwhile, if treated properly, the height of this plant can reach 30 centimeters in the room. The leaf is typically favored by many interior designers.

Ara Biola plants are very sensitive to air quality. For that, you need to place a humidifier near Ara Biola. This plant cannot thrive in dry areas. Too much or too little sunlight also has an impact on the quality of life of this plant.

Because of his complicated treatment, buying ara Biola is a challenge and requires a great commitment to care for it. Unless you are a professional. This plant is priced at IDR 7.4 million.

Philodendron Birkin is very popular, because it has a leaf shape and pattern that is so tantamount to the eyes. The appearance of the Philodendron Birkin leaf is dominated by a green color filled with a yellowish line pattern. When the age of Philodendron Birkin gets older, the white color on the leaves will also expand. For the price, Philodendron Birkin has a banderol between IDR 500,000 to IDR 2 million.

Hoya Compacta is the next most expensive ornamental plant. Hoya Compacta is often placed in hanging containers, this is considering the plants including vines. In addition, Hoya Compacta is suitable as an indoor decoration, because it includes indoor plants. This plant has a cream or yellow color on the inside of the leaves. The price of Hoya Compacta ranges from Rp. 500 thousand to Rp. 7 million.

The old pine bonsai is one of the most expensive ornamental plants in the world. Bonsai plants are stunted plants, obtained by growing them in pots in a certain way. Bonsai plants are also understood as dwarfed plants. Old pine bonsai can be centuries old. In addition, old pine bonsai is sold for around Rp. 650 thousand to Rp. 100 million. In Japan, the price of Bonsai Pinus is around Rp. 18 billion.

Philodendron Minima Variegata is also known as mini Monstera or Piccolo. This plant can function to clean the air in the room. Philodendron Minima has glossy green or yellow leaves. This species was sold for Rp11 million in August 2020 in Trade Me (the auction site).

This plant has dark green leaves with pink spots on it. The height of this plant is only about 10 to 20 centimeters. This ornamental plant managed to attract attention and was popular in 2019. A small pink princess Philodentron was sold for 10 million.


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