Question on Phal stalks

[nabakov5]

Is there a way to "encourage" a Phal to send up two stalks instead of just one? or is it just luck of the draw?

[Hoa Tony Nguyen]

Strong phals with big leaves and lot of roots tend to throw out 2 spikes. If not, then the one spike will branch and you get higher flower count.
I have seen phals with 20 feet long or longer spikes (and two of those!). Amazing, eh!

Cheers. Hoa.

[Piper]

I think genetics are also a factor. I have a massive phal that flowers every 10 months, and I've never gotten more than one spike or any branches.

Julie