7 most expensive plants in India that make your home garden look luxurious, expensive

Ficus Bonsai: Those who know its exclusivity consider it as nothing short of a living sculpture (Image: Pexels)

• Ficus bonsai trees can fetch Rs 15 to 25 lakh at auctions.
• Variegated monstera cuttings sell for Rs 5000 to 25,000.
• Neelakurinji blooms once in 12 years, seeds cost up to Rs 50,000.

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Plants are brought home for natural greenery, most often as inexpensive décor pieces. However, some are different from the usual, commonly available varieties. These exquisite plants are valued for their rarity, history, and heritage. They redefine modern homes by adding a touch of luxury and, of course, come with a price tag that makes jaws drop.

7 most expensive plants in India

Ficus Bonsai

Ficus bonsai is one of the most treasured miniature trees, shaped and nurtured over decades. These are traded at auctions in cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, where their worth is anywhere between Rs 15 and 25 lakh. Those who know its exclusivity consider it as nothing short of a living sculpture.

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Ginseng Ficus: It is one of the most fascinating varieties of ficus and shaped over many years to look like an old tree with roots wrapped around a stone (Image: Canva)

Variegated Monstera

If you love a rare variety, you will appreciate variegated monstera, which boasts of white-and-green marbled leaves. Even though they are painfully slow to grow and unpredictable, they are widely loved by plant enthusiasts for adding an effortless touch of luxury to spaces. It’s also an Instagram favourite, with its single cutting with sought-after variegation costing between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000.

Neelakurinji

When it comes to exclusivity, Neelakurinji doesn’t disappoint. It blooms once in 12 years in the Western Ghats and is considered precious for its poetic appeal. It is not widely available and cultivated only in select conservation farms and ecological circles, which makes the price of its seeds and seedlings reach up to Rs 50,000.

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Red Sandalwood

Red Sandalwood is a native to Andhra Pradesh and holds both cultural and economic significance. The plant is one of the most valuable timber species, regulated by the government. Its plantations are considered as long-term investments. So, a mature tree can, unsurprisingly, cost lakhs of rupees.

Ginseng Ficus

It is one of the most fascinating varieties of ficus and shaped over many years to look like an old tree with roots wrapped around a stone. This one is Vastu-approved and popular with homeowners, as it is believed to represent strength and life. Depending on its age and the skill involved in shaping it, these plants are sold anywhere between Rs 3 and 12 lakh.

Anthuriums

Plant enthusiasts highly value certain varieties of anthuriums, especially the ‘Silver Blush’ one. Their glossy leaves with silvery veins are a rare find in India. And so it’s not a surprise to see them being sold for Rs 20,000 to 80,000. These are indoor plants that make a room look luxurious and charming.

Adenium Bonsai

Adenium, also known as the desert rose, is precious for its exotic blooms and thick, swollen stem. When shaped into bonsai forms, it can sell for anywhere between Rs 50,000 and 3 lakh. These plants are often spotted at garden exhibitions and are particularly loved by collectors for their enchanting beauty.