Succulent prices are inflated: these ten succulents are so expensive you cannot afford them

There are over a thousand species of succulents, and many flower and bird markets have at least several hundred. Though they look similar, they are also divided into ordinary goods and high-end goods. The so-called ordinary goods are generally those already cultivated domestically, such as Pachyphytum 'White Peony' and Sedum rubrotinctum, which are lower in price; while those called “high-end goods” are varieties from South Korea or Europe, which are higher in price, such as Echeveria 'Carola' and Echeveria 'Romeo'.

Don't be fooled by these little “succulents” looking unremarkable; in the market, because of their high value, they have become a potential market in the eyes of many shrewd merchants. Some merchants buy a single variety of succulent online, then crossbreed and cultivate it themselves before finally selling it, and through this process a single succulent plant transforms from a price of a few yuan into “aristocracy”.

Countdown of the most expensive succulents

“Once you fall into the ‘succulent’ pit, it's as deep as the sea; from then on, your wallet is a stranger.” Nowadays, more and more people love succulents, and succulent prices have multiplied several times over, from tens to tens of thousands, with certain succulent plants even reaching over a hundred thousand! Now you really can't afford them even if you sell a kidney!

1.Lithops

Lithops are native to the vast arid regions of southern and southwestern Africa. Their shape resembles small stones, and different varieties produce very beautiful flowers, hence the name. The small, low-growing plants of Lithops are full of cute charm and are deeply loved by girls. Their price range varies greatly, and in enthusiast circles varieties such as “Shaomai”, “Wukong” and “Butterfly” are much sought after, so their prices are also very high. Market price: rare patterned clusters sell for about 1000-2000 yuan.

2.Ariocarpus fissuratus