[seqfan] Re: Why does this sequence make a staircase pattern?

[Elijah Beregovsky]

Thank you, Hans, for cooperation!
I had thought of your explanation before asking the question and it does partly explain the staircase. But if it was the only reason, the least number in the “step” would have the largest order, as every number generates an increasing sequence. But that isn’t always the case.

Best regards,
Elijah