I bought some Mayaca from the LFS the other day, but I noticed when planting the stems that several were growing downwards. Some stems have a bend of almost 180 degrees, while others have a loop that ends downwards. I haven't trimmed believing that the stems would shoot towards the light again, but they haven't- they've continued to grow downwards.
What would cause this? I haven't read anything about this being a natural thing for the plant. Would some sort of deficiency cause this?
Attached is a pic.
Please ignore the sick Anubis in the background. I had to move the tank on a 47c day (116F) and the leaves got a bit dried out.
What would cause this? I haven't read anything about this being a natural thing for the plant. Would some sort of deficiency cause this?
Attached is a pic.

Please ignore the sick Anubis in the background. I had to move the tank on a 47c day (116F) and the leaves got a bit dried out.