Question on a phal in a store I saw...

[Paul Mc]

I saw the most beautiful phal the other day in the store, and my partner is so proud of me because it did not come home with us, lol...

However, there was a reason for it and I'd like to get your opinions. I have learned that when an orchid is dying (even if it's not immediatly obvious) that it will produce keiki's. This particular orchid looked somewhat fine although it only had 3 leaves, however it had two keiki's forming on the flower stalk and basal keiki. They all had relatively massive roots and were forming flower stalks as well. Only 2 of the flowers from the mother were in bloom but there were several more.

I wanted to get it so bad because of all of the babies and potential blooms on it, but I was concerned that there might have been something wrong with it as there were so many baby's and the mother did not look very mature.

I have bought orchids from these people before but I don't think they take the best care of them judging from the media they are typically in.