im saying a lack of light...meaning way too little. unsuficient amounts. that will cause leaves to grow just a few blades. ive done it plenty of times with mothers and plants in the shade.
i dont think number of blades has to do with health. a plant can be healthy in the shade. it just wont produce as much.
saying more blades= healthier plant is like saying the more condoms you have the more you have sex...
just doesnt make sence.
good rule of thumb for a healthy plant...if its the same green color top to bottom, it is healthy. not more blades=healthier plant.
not trying to argue, sure a plant that gets more light will like it, but just because its getting more light doesnt mean it will be healthier. plants use light to grow, light doesnt feed them.