Care specifications
| Type | Rosette |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Light | Medium (25–55 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | High |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Max height | 14 in |
| Spread | 10 in |
| Placement | Midground, Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Color | Variegated |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Jungle, Dutch |
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Propagation
Mature plants send up adventitious plantlets on flower stalks; once a plantlet has roots and several leaves, cut it free and plant it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the best color and curl from Fancy Twist?
Stronger light and consistent nutrients are the levers. Under medium-high light with regular root tabs, the new leaves come in pinker and more tightly rippled; in dimmer tanks it stays greener and flatter, though still healthy. CO2 is optional but thickens growth.
Why are the outer leaves of my Fancy Twist melting after I planted it?
Most swords are grown emersed at the farm, and their original leaves often die back when first submerged while new aquatic leaves replace them. Trim off the mush, keep the crown above the substrate, and feed the roots; the replacement growth is permanent.
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