It's beginning to feel like spring is coming, but I know the LA winter isn't over yet so they have to enjoy it while they can! And that Gold Leaf does have a strange look to it. It's a monstercrop but it's not acting like one - it's not all crazy and branchy. Rider grew these from seed and said they get really bushy, so I'm keeping that in mind when I prune. When I cut it, it just bushes up again. Not a lot of vertical growth, just mo' leaves!
And when you're dreaming of outdoor beauties, try not to picture my bug-leaf image. It will wake you up bigly!