Lavish dreams of blooming exotic orchids are no longer a priceless luxury. In fact, it is thanks to the ubiquitous Phalaenopsis that tropical magic has become affordable for the windowsill. For your orientation we have put together a price overview for the most beautiful orchids and their hybrids. This is what epiphytic and terrestrial plants cost.

Cheap orchids are available from €12

Definition of quality standards

When looking for an orchid, please keep the following quality standards in mind. You will only be able to fully enjoy your new houseplant if it is not a young plant. Good orchids should already have flowered once. The note 'flowering strength' indicates this on the label. In addition, the leaves should be a rich green, without spots or floury coating. Healthy aerial roots are silvery-green and turgid.

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 won't cost the earth:

  • Phalaenopsis (butterfly orchid): from 12 euros
  • Miltonia hybrids: from 15 euros
  • Lycaste hybrids: from 17.50 euros
  • Epidendrum (scented orchid): from 17.50 euros
  • Dendrobium (grape orchid): from 20 euros
  • Cattleya hybrids: from 22.50 euros
  • Vanda hybrids: from 32.50 euros

In terms of price, there is always room for improvement for all orchid varieties. Successful breeds usually have significantly higher costs. The price of a Lycaste 'Red Jewel' is at least 54.90 euros. The specialist dealer charges up to 30 euros for a multi-shoot Phalaenopsis 'Magic Art'. The rare, blue orchid Vanda 'Blue Magic' can be purchased for just under 40 euros.

Price guide for terrestrial orchids

The following flower beauties prefer firm ground under their roots in their homeland. The following terrestrial orchids also include hardy species that do well in borders.

  • 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 hardy lady's slipper): from 20 euros
  • Cypripedium (garden lady's slipper): from 29.90 euros

As with the epiphytic orchid species, there is no upper price limit. The more gorgeous the hybrid, the higher the cost. The Pleione, which is otherwise so inexpensive, can be bought for 29.90 euros or a Cypripedium micranthum costs a whopping 79.90 euros.

tips

In the supermarket you can sometimes get hold of orchids at bargain prices if unqualified staff have once again watered too much. While the Phalaenopsis is in a pathetic state, that doesn't mean it's dead. With a little luck and our guide to wet orchids, you'll be able to nurture the flower diva.

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