Premature growths spiking. Why?

[unhappykat]

Hello everyone.

I have noticed lately on a few of my paphiopedilums that some of the smaller immature growths have been sending up spikes and flowers for no apparent reason. Has anyone else had this problem with their plants? I noticed today that my paph venustum var album is in spike again on the tiny second growth that is only 2-3 inches with two leaves. I find this to be quite annoying since the plant never seems to grow any lush foliage and instead seems to be in constant rush to flower. If anyone has any suggestions or possible explanations as to why or how to prevent it that would be great.

Thank you.

Heres a few pictures of the plant in bloom a few months ago and in spike now.