Sometimes I think genetics sets in too, a lot of Phals are hybrids, so depending on what combination it has in it, it may affect its growing habit. Of course observing its cultural needs is important, but I do not fret with the number of leaves, My Phals can bloom with much less at times just 4 leaves, but my goal is for the growing cycle to continue on, after blooming to allow it to rest, make new leaves and roots that it can and later the blooms.
