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Echinodorus Fancy Twist

uniquely twisted leaves that add instant visual interest

uniquely twisted leaves that add instant visual interest

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    Quick Facts

    Common name: Big Bear Sword

    Origin: South America

    Position in Aquarium: Midground

    Grows up to (cm): 40 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow

    Description

    Echinodorus 'Fancy Twist' is a cultivar with uniquely twisted and spiralling leaves — the leaf blades curl and wind along their length rather than lying flat, creating an architectural, almost sculptural effect on each individual leaf. As a midground specimen the twisted leaves catch the light differently depending on the angle, adding constant visual interest.

    Medium light, no CO2 required, planted in substrate with root tabs. Care requirements are the same as any Echinodorus — the twisted leaf form is what makes it stand out rather than any particular cultivation demands.

    Plant in the midground. Propagation via daughter plants on flower stems once established.

    Plant Sizes

    You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

    Shipping

    Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

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    Customers praised this aquarium plant as "beautiful" and "healthy" with "stunning colours" and vibrant red leaves. Most reported excellent growth, even in low-tech conditions, with strong root systems. Plants arrive well-packaged and quickly. Some noted plants smaller than expected, challenging fiber removal from roots, and slow initial growth. Not recommended for tanks with large cichlids that may eat them.

    • Stunning colours. Arrived fast in a healthy condition with no snails.
    • Wonderful large waxy-looking leaves, each leaf unique in colour & shape. Highly recommended!
    • Nice plant, delivered quickly in top condition. Growing well in low tech conditions.
    • 5 stars: 28 (82%)
    • 4 stars: 5 (15%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    k
    kevin b. (Bristol, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Good quality

    Good quality and size, arrived in excellent condition, well worth the money, will buy again.

    K
    Kate (Belfast, GB)
    Good quality plants

    Seems to be doing alright, no melting and starting to grow. All the plants I get from Aqua essentials, do pretty well in my aquarium. Some of the plants are a bit small, but they do grow. No complaints. Would recommend

    L
    Linda B. (Chesterfield, GB)
    lovely plant!

    All arrived safe and well packaged as always. Plant is beautiful and healthy, love it. Only problem is, it is exceptionally difficult to remove all the fibre it grows in from around the roots.

    S
    Shaun J.R.R. (London, GB)
    Excellent

    Nice plant, delivered quickly in top condition. I had 2 plants in the pot which is also a bonus. Growing well in low tech conditions.

    a
    alexzander f. (Orpington, GB)

    Excellent

    i
    ian d.
    Review

    Arrived in great condition but sadly my severums ate it in two days.Not for a tank withh big cichlids.

    S
    Shane H.
    Review

    Beautiful plant. Smaller than I thought it would be but it had a very healthy root system. Wasn't doing much under my very low lighting but as soon as I upgraded my lights a few weeks after purchasing the plants they started to grow nicely. Love the colours. Would recommend to anyone that wants a nice sword plant.

    E
    Eduard T.
    Review

    Plant arrived in very good condition, without damages

    T
    Tom P.
    Review

    Looks great , healthy plant. No red leaves yet but hopefully with time. Great service as usual.

    M
    Mike R.
    Review

    Plants were very healthy and sturdy when they arrived and are growing away well. I have previously bought one of the plants and it is the centre piece of my aquarium. Highly recommended.

    M
    Mike R.
    Review

    This plant arrived in good condition and has established itself well. It is slow growing but is becoming a good specimen plane in the centre of my aquarium.

    R
    Rosalyn M.
    Review

    A very nice Echinodorus, and healthy specimen

    R
    Richard H.
    Review

    received in good condition and quickly..,

    M
    Mark H.
    Review

    You can always trust the team to deliver beautiful presented plants, the growth is tremendous

    P
    PAUL C.
    Review

    Wonderful plant, new leaves have bright red colour , safely packed, arrived in good condition. Growing well after just one week.

    S
    Scott G.
    Review

    Arrived fast in a healthy condition with no snails. An unusual echinodorus but was worth giving it a shot, looks great next to some wood or rocks. Stunning colours.

    F
    Faye j.
    Review

    growing loads of new leaves looks great, fish love it

    R
    Rachel W.
    Review

    The plant arrived well packaged but had a few tears in the leaves. However, now it's in the tank it seems to be growing ok and looks very nice.

    B
    Ben O.
    Review

    Stunning coloured plant that adds a lovely contrast to the planted aquarium - best suited to being planted amongst rock scape elements where the colour really stands out.

    C
    Chris m.D.
    Review

    Really good quality.

    S
    S H.
    Review

    Firstly a great plant, extremely healthy and well-grown.

    BUT it was bought for the foreground and the plant when delivered was already more than 30cm tall!

    S
    Stephen P.
    Review

    Great plant been in the tank just over two weeks new deep red leaves growing, spreads out rather than up. Great services from AE as always, this is my 4th or 5th order from here.

    A
    Andy T.
    Review

    Mid ground plants that really stand out! They are long lasting: Mine are 2-3 months old and show no sign of waning! Wonderful large waxy-looking leaves sprouting from the base, each leaf unique in colour & shape. This plant grows outwards rather than upwards so make sure it has sufficient space all around to get the best results. Highly recommended!

    W
    William C.
    Review

    Nice price, nice size very healthy looking

    A
    Andrew O.
    Review

    Lovely plant, nice colour and already growing well. Arrived well packed as always, plants are very healthy.

    A
    Andrew O.
    Review

    Very healthy, lovely colour's and looks great even with only a few new plants in my tank, will be buying more of this plant.

    A
    Aaron D.
    Review

    Great looking plant, exactly like the picture with the leaves starting to turn reddish.

    J
    James R.
    Review

    High quality plant came in excellent condition and looks better then the picture indicates or at least that's how I feel

    J
    JONATHAN B.
    Review

    Super looking plant, which is looks great under the lights. Well packaged and quick delivery to boot.

    S
    Simon H.
    Review

    Great plant arrived in a very good condition, packed well and looks good

    D
    Dennis O.
    Review

    well pleased with the plants and perfect packaging

    J
    Jeanette M.
    Review

    Nice healthy plant, quickly received.

    D
    Danute Z.
    Review

    This plants are fantastic,love this.5**************

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    Is the twisted leaf form stable?

    Yes — the spiralling and twisting of the leaves is a stable cultivar characteristic, not a sign of nutrient deficiency or poor health.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. Root tabs near the roots support the best growth.

    How large does it get?

    Moderate — 20–35cm in most conditions. Good for midground positioning.

    How do I fertilise it?

    Root tabs near the roots — Echinodorus are heavy root feeders.

    How do I propagate it?

    Daughter plants on flower stems — detach once they have 3–4 leaves and visible roots.

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    Echinodorus Fancy Twist

    uniquely twisted leaves that add instant visual interest

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    Easy care Medium light CO2 not required Midground plant
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    About this plant

    Echinodorus 'Fancy Twist' is a cultivar with uniquely twisted and spiralling leaves — the leaf blades curl and wind along their length rather than lying flat, creating an architectural, almost sculptural effect on each individual leaf. As a midground specimen the twisted leaves catch the light differently depending on the angle, adding constant visual interest.

    Medium light, no CO2 required, planted in substrate with root tabs. Care requirements are the same as any Echinodorus — the twisted leaf form is what makes it stand out rather than any particular cultivation demands.

    Plant in the midground. Propagation via daughter plants on flower stems once established.

    Preparing a potted plant

    Gently remove the pot and growing wool, then follow the planting advice for this species.

    Potted plant care guide
    Delivery & live plant guarantee

    Orders placed before 4pm Monday–Friday normally dispatch the same working day. Special-order items leave once all items are available.

    Delivery options and charges · Returns and guarantees · Help with plants that arrived damaged

    Customers praised this aquarium plant as "beautiful" and "healthy" with "stunning colours" and vibrant red leaves. Most reported excellent growth, even in low-tech conditions, with strong root systems. Plants arrive well-packaged and quickly. Some noted plants smaller than expected, challenging fiber removal from roots, and slow initial growth. Not recommended for tanks with large cichlids that may eat them.

    • Stunning colours. Arrived fast in a healthy condition with no snails.
    • Wonderful large waxy-looking leaves, each leaf unique in colour & shape. Highly recommended!
    • Nice plant, delivered quickly in top condition. Growing well in low tech conditions.
    • 5 stars: 28 (82%)
    • 4 stars: 5 (15%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (3%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
    k
    kevin b. (Bristol, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Good quality

    Good quality and size, arrived in excellent condition, well worth the money, will buy again.

    K
    Kate (Belfast, GB)
    Good quality plants

    Seems to be doing alright, no melting and starting to grow. All the plants I get from Aqua essentials, do pretty well in my aquarium. Some of the plants are a bit small, but they do grow. No complaints. Would recommend

    L
    Linda B. (Chesterfield, GB)
    lovely plant!

    All arrived safe and well packaged as always. Plant is beautiful and healthy, love it. Only problem is, it is exceptionally difficult to remove all the fibre it grows in from around the roots.

    S
    Shaun J.R.R. (London, GB)
    Excellent

    Nice plant, delivered quickly in top condition. I had 2 plants in the pot which is also a bonus. Growing well in low tech conditions.

    a
    alexzander f. (Orpington, GB)

    Excellent

    i
    ian d.
    Review

    Arrived in great condition but sadly my severums ate it in two days.Not for a tank withh big cichlids.

    S
    Shane H.
    Review

    Beautiful plant. Smaller than I thought it would be but it had a very healthy root system. Wasn't doing much under my very low lighting but as soon as I upgraded my lights a few weeks after purchasing the plants they started to grow nicely. Love the colours. Would recommend to anyone that wants a nice sword plant.

    E
    Eduard T.
    Review

    Plant arrived in very good condition, without damages

    T
    Tom P.
    Review

    Looks great , healthy plant. No red leaves yet but hopefully with time. Great service as usual.

    M
    Mike R.
    Review

    Plants were very healthy and sturdy when they arrived and are growing away well. I have previously bought one of the plants and it is the centre piece of my aquarium. Highly recommended.

    M
    Mike R.
    Review

    This plant arrived in good condition and has established itself well. It is slow growing but is becoming a good specimen plane in the centre of my aquarium.

    R
    Rosalyn M.
    Review

    A very nice Echinodorus, and healthy specimen

    R
    Richard H.
    Review

    received in good condition and quickly..,

    M
    Mark H.
    Review

    You can always trust the team to deliver beautiful presented plants, the growth is tremendous

    P
    PAUL C.
    Review

    Wonderful plant, new leaves have bright red colour , safely packed, arrived in good condition. Growing well after just one week.

    S
    Scott G.
    Review

    Arrived fast in a healthy condition with no snails. An unusual echinodorus but was worth giving it a shot, looks great next to some wood or rocks. Stunning colours.

    F
    Faye j.
    Review

    growing loads of new leaves looks great, fish love it

    R
    Rachel W.
    Review

    The plant arrived well packaged but had a few tears in the leaves. However, now it's in the tank it seems to be growing ok and looks very nice.

    B
    Ben O.
    Review

    Stunning coloured plant that adds a lovely contrast to the planted aquarium - best suited to being planted amongst rock scape elements where the colour really stands out.

    C
    Chris m.D.
    Review

    Really good quality.

    S
    S H.
    Review

    Firstly a great plant, extremely healthy and well-grown.

    BUT it was bought for the foreground and the plant when delivered was already more than 30cm tall!

    S
    Stephen P.
    Review

    Great plant been in the tank just over two weeks new deep red leaves growing, spreads out rather than up. Great services from AE as always, this is my 4th or 5th order from here.

    A
    Andy T.
    Review

    Mid ground plants that really stand out! They are long lasting: Mine are 2-3 months old and show no sign of waning! Wonderful large waxy-looking leaves sprouting from the base, each leaf unique in colour & shape. This plant grows outwards rather than upwards so make sure it has sufficient space all around to get the best results. Highly recommended!

    W
    William C.
    Review

    Nice price, nice size very healthy looking

    A
    Andrew O.
    Review

    Lovely plant, nice colour and already growing well. Arrived well packed as always, plants are very healthy.

    A
    Andrew O.
    Review

    Very healthy, lovely colour's and looks great even with only a few new plants in my tank, will be buying more of this plant.

    A
    Aaron D.
    Review

    Great looking plant, exactly like the picture with the leaves starting to turn reddish.

    J
    James R.
    Review

    High quality plant came in excellent condition and looks better then the picture indicates or at least that's how I feel

    J
    JONATHAN B.
    Review

    Super looking plant, which is looks great under the lights. Well packaged and quick delivery to boot.

    S
    Simon H.
    Review

    Great plant arrived in a very good condition, packed well and looks good

    D
    Dennis O.
    Review

    well pleased with the plants and perfect packaging

    J
    Jeanette M.
    Review

    Nice healthy plant, quickly received.

    D
    Danute Z.
    Review

    This plants are fantastic,love this.5**************

    Product FAQs

    Is the twisted leaf form stable?

    Yes — the spiralling and twisting of the leaves is a stable cultivar characteristic, not a sign of nutrient deficiency or poor health.

    Does it need CO2?

    No — grows without CO2. Root tabs near the roots support the best growth.

    How large does it get?

    Moderate — 20–35cm in most conditions. Good for midground positioning.

    How do I fertilise it?

    Root tabs near the roots — Echinodorus are heavy root feeders.

    How do I propagate it?

    Daughter plants on flower stems — detach once they have 3–4 leaves and visible roots.