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Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green with red\/bronze tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003eFAQs Echinodorus ‘Fancy Twist’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2206\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eQ: Does this plant need CO₂?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eA: No. CO₂ is optional and mainly improves growth speed and coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003eQ: How big does Fancy Twist grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2351\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eA: Typically 1016 inches tall depending on tank conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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