Wasteful flower dreams of exotic orchids are no longer an unaffordable luxury. In fact, we have the ubiquitous Phalaenopsis to thank for making tropical magic for the windowsill affordable. For your guidance, we have put together a price overview for the most beautiful orchids and their hybrids. This is what epiphytic and terrestrial plants cost.
How much does an orchid cost?
The prices for orchids vary depending on the type and quality: Phalaenopsis (from 12 euros), Miltonia hybrids (from 15 euros), Lycaste hybrids (from 17.50 euros), Epidendrum (from 17.50 euros), Dendrobium (from 20 euros), Cattleya hybrids (from 22.50 euros), Vanda hybrids (from 32.50 euros) and terrestrial species such as Pleione (from 3.90 euros) or garden lady's slipper (from 29. 90 euros).
Definition of quality standards
If you are looking for an orchid, please keep the following quality standards in mind. You will only fully enjoy your new houseplant if it is not a young plant. Good orchids should have already bloomed once. The note 'blooming strong' indicates this on the label. In addition, the leaves should be lush green, without spots or mealy coating. He althy aerial roots are silvery-green and plump.
Price overview of epiphytic orchids
In the rainforest they sit high up on the branches of majestic jungle giants. The following epiphytic orchids have taken hearts by storm and don't cost the earth:
- Phalaenopsis (butterfly orchid): from 12 euros
- Miltonia hybrids: from 15 euros
- Lycaste hybrids: from 17, 50 euros
- Epidendrum (fragrant orchid): from 17.50 euros
- Dendrobium (grape orchid): from 20 euros
- Cattleya hybrids: from 22, 50 euros
- Vanda hybrids: from 32, 50 euros
For all orchid varieties, there is always room for improvement in terms of price. Successful breeding usually has significantly higher costs. The price of a Lycaste 'Red Jewel' is 54.90 euros. For a multi-shooted Phalaenopsis 'Magic Art', the specialist retailer charges up to 30 euros. The rare blue orchid Vanda 'Blue Magic' can be purchased for just under 40 euros.
Price overview for terrestrial orchids
The following flower beauties prefer to have solid ground under their roots in their homeland. The following terrestrial orchids also include winter-hardy species that thrive excellently in beds.
- Pleione pleinonoides (conditionally hardy): from 3.90 euros
- Serapias (tongue stick): from 12.00 euros
- Dactylorhiza (hardy orchid) from 13.50 euros
- Orchis militaris (helmet orchid): from 16, 50 euros
- Vanilla planifolia (real vanilla): from 19.50 euros
- Paphiopedilum 'Karl Ploberger' (not winter-hardy lady's slipper): from 20 euros
- Cypripedium (garden lady's slipper): from 29, 90 euros
As with epiphytic orchid species, there is no upper limit to prices. The more magnificent the hybrid, the higher the cost. The otherwise inexpensive Pleione can be bought over the counter for 29.90 euros or a Cypripedium micranthum costs a whopping 79.90 euros.
Tip
You can sometimes get hold of orchids at a bargain price in the supermarket if unqualified staff have once again watered too much. Although the Phalaenopsis is in a pitiful state, it is far from dead. With a little luck and our instructions for wet orchids, you can nurture the flower diva again.
