mottle leaf paphiopedilum premature buds - help

[Jmoney]

on established multi growth paphs I have seen buds on growths that are not "full-sized". since they are all healthy plants with good roots I just figured the plant doesn't need to make a large growth and has enough juice to push up flowers.

on the other hand, if a sickly plant is pushing up a bud, it is probably trying to find a way to propagate before croaking.