Have we finally uncovered the true identity of the miraculous tree that produces those cute, jelly bean-like orbs taking over image searches online?! This is the very plant labeled as "Kinkitsu Tōkyū" (Golden Kumquat Gumball) in the captions of those images. Unlike the standard globosum D. globosum (which is also referred to as "Mitsuba Tōkyū" or Honeyleaf Gumball), as its name implies, its leaves seem to turn an even more vivid golden color... or at least, that's the impression, though just how different it really is remains unclear.
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The adorable, round clusters of tiny leaves found on Drosanthemum have become an online sensation. However, the size of Drosanthemum leaves actually varies a lot depending on their growth stage—or more precisely, how much water they have stored as the seasons change. In the photo, you can see three stages side by side, each showing a different timing for root activity: (left) barely absorbing any water, (center) starting to soak up water and perking up, (right) plumping up the leaves and growing robustly. All of these are 'Globosum Gold'.
The middle photo has gone viral online for being "so cute!", but in reality, this is a state close to near-death. If you're caring for Drosanthemum globosum properly, the truly healthy appearance is actually what you see on the right.
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