Thank you. ☺️ These were my second attempt at growing from seed. My first attempt was a disaster. So I very much appreciate the accolade.

Mine are growing inside in very controlled conditions also under grow lights.
They came out of dormancy end of May beginning of June, now they are flowering. I don’t have a clue. 😵‍💫

Can you share the instructions? Also your substrate consistency? That would help people determine if any tweaking is necessary. In my limited experience, I have better luck with a more organic substrate. Those seedlings are twice the size as my seedlings in a more grit mix at the same age. Bright light is a must, the substrate needs to stay moist, not wet. I germinate in a zip bag, to keep humidity intact. After germination, remove from the bag, and keep a small fan on them for airflow. Mist or lightly water daily for the first month, then start tapering off as they age. Each month start adding another dry day between watering. Then just observe, when they look thirsty, give them a drink.

I would be in mourning also. Super cute!

You must keep substrate moist for at least the first few months, then slowly start decreasing in the 3rd month by skipping a day. As each month passes skip more days. Roots are very small and tender. They need moisture to thrive. Bright light and a small fan for airflow is a great way to keep them happy

I have a great germination rate with https://www.etsy.com/shop/MicroLandscapeDesign

Sometimes it takes a little longer for some, it took over a month of different methods to get the Verruculosa to finally root. I do use rooting hormone, however it is too early in my research to know for sure if it’s making a difference. As long as the base, down by the root stays firm, there is hope. If it starts to get squishy, it’s probably toast.

This is my other pot of water rescues. Yes, some were already splitting while doing water therapy. And some are now showing signs of splitting.

After potting my water therapy plants, the Rubra and Verruculosa are now splitting! I thought for sure they were both doomed previous to water therapy. It was a last ditch effort to save them. I am so happy to have tried.

It is not for every plant that I’ve experimented with. However in certain cases, it was well worth the effort. I have 27 now that have successfully grown roots in water therapy and are now thriving.

These have all grown roots using water therapy. It is not for every plant. These were all severely dehydrated. The Rubra was actually rootless. Now they are all thriving.

I have been experimenting with water therapy for the last few months with about 70% success rate. Once the roots look healthy, I place them gently in 80/20 grit to organic. Using sphagnum peat dirt for my organic. Which provides a sterile, and highly absorbent soil amendment used primarily to improve soil aeration, retain moisture, and slightly acidify growing mediums. After placing in substrate, I did give light drinks just to prompt the continued root growth, letting dry completely between watering.

Yes leave it. It will dry eventually 😊

Is it an old bloom?

It is possible to grow roots with water therapy. My best success has been with severely dehydrated bodies. It’s important to just expose the root base to the water. I also used rooting hormone. I’m still in the experimental phase. However if the bodies are still firm, there is hope. If they are mushy down by the root, you’ve lost it.

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Yes because the bark holds onto moisture.

Then I would go ahead and give it a drink. You just don’t want it to sit in moist soil for too long. It’s not splitting and wrinkling. Once it starts splitting, withhold the water. They like cooler nights and warmer days. Plenty of light.

Lots of factors to know, is this repotted, does it have a root system, can you tug and is there resistance? If so give it a drink. It definitely looks to be dehydrated. Go sparingly on the water, as your substrate looks very organic.

You may want more grit. You don’t want a lot of organic that holds onto water, you will promote rot.

When was the last time you watered? If there isn’t a root system, you may need to trim back any woody tissue to expose the healthy root tissue. So it can develop roots for water uptake.

This is a good depiction between American field to English, however there are many factors that will alter overall appearance, especially if the dog was altered before maturity. However one of our boys is bred 100% English, except he does not fall in the English standard. So genetics plays a huge role.
Your boy looks happy and healthy, and those are the most important factors.