Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Epi Issues, 1 by Gitagal

Gitagal wrote:
Hi, Everyone,

I don't have a serious "Epi issue", but I do have a question. Pictures attached.

I have had these Epis for about 4 years now. Got them in a trade from Kachinagirl in CA. From one leaf each, they have grown quite large with leaves going here and there. I get the feeling that they will be pretty "wild" looking. By that I mean--no particular shape or orderly growth pattern to them. They have not bloomed yet, but i await this "event" with great interest.

OK! Here's my question. This winter, there are these funny, fork-like growths at the end of some of the leaves. What are they? Is this normal? Will these flatten out and become "normal looking leaves?

I have them sitting in decent light by my LR window. Not 100% direct sun, as I have a roofed over patio outside the windows, but the roof does have 4 sky lights.

Any comments or opinions? All other advice also greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Gita