so does anybody know why an orchid (specifically a paph. micranthum) makes a stolon?

is it because:

1. its unhappy in its current conditions, and thinks that the grass is greener (or limestone is lime-ier) someplace else?

-or-

2. its happy in its current conditions, and it wants its daughters to share in the bounty?

-or-

3. its an orchid and it will do whatever it darn well pleases?

thanks in advance!