Echinodorus Fancy Twist Aquarium Plant – 1x Bare root plant

Add a splash of colour to your planted aquarium with Echinodorus Fancy Twist Aquarium Plant. This attractive sword plant cultivar is prized for its changing leaf colours, ranging from fresh light green to rich bronze and striking blood-red tones. Additionally, its younger leaves can display distinctive reddish-brown spots, giving the plant extra character as it develops.

Growing approximately 20–40 cm tall, Echinodorus Fancy Twist Aquarium Plant makes an excellent centrepiece for many freshwater aquariums. Its broad foliage creates an attractive contrast against fine-leaved stem plants and smaller foreground species. Moreover, its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for aquascapers who want an impressive feature plant without excessively rapid growth.

This adaptable sword plant is relatively undemanding. However, it performs best in a nutrient-rich substrate that supports its substantial root system. Root fertilisers can provide additional nutrients, while moderate to strong lighting helps encourage healthy growth and more intense red colouration. CO₂ supplementation can also promote growth, although it is not essential in every aquarium.

Maintain a water temperature between 20 and 30°C for suitable growing conditions. Furthermore, allow enough space for the leaves to spread as the plant matures. In medium and larger aquariums, position it in the midground as a solitary specimen or loose group. Alternatively, use it as a background feature in smaller tanks.

Plants are generally supplied in their emersed form, so the initial foliage may appear predominantly green. Once submerged, new leaves can develop the characteristic colours of this cultivar. Each plant arrives potted in rock wool. Therefore, carefully remove the pot and rock wool before planting to help the roots establish properly and reduce the risk of root deterioration.

Bring colour, texture and a natural focal point to your aquarium with Echinodorus ‘Fancy Twist’. Order yours today!

Key Features

• Attractive colour variation: Submerged leaves can range from light green to deep red.
• Distinctive young foliage: Newer leaves may display reddish-brown spotting.
• Impressive mature size: Typically reaches approximately 20–40 cm tall.
• Versatile placement: Suitable for midground planting or as a background feature in smaller tanks.
• Nutrient-rich substrate preferred: Benefits from root fertilisation and a fertile aquarium base.
• Lighting influences colour: Moderate to strong lighting can encourage richer red tones.
• CO₂ optional: Additional CO₂ may promote growth but is not always necessary.
• Supplied in a pot: Remove the pot and rock wool before planting in the aquarium.