Name: Lepanthes confusa Ames & C.Schweinf. 
Etymology: confusa = confused, confusing, or unclear (Latin); the name refers to the original taxonomic confusion involved in distinguishing this species from closely related taxa.
First described: In 1861 by Oakes Ames and Charles Schweinfurth.
Origin / distribution: Central America to northern South America (Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador).
Location / habitat: Grows epiphytically in humid lowland and montane rainforests at elevations from sea level (0–100 m) to around 700 m. After deflasking, it requires partial shade to shade (no direct sunlight), consistently high humidity of 75–85%, and continuous, gentle air circulation in warm to intermediate temperatures.
Description & notes: Lepanthes confusa is a delicate miniature orchid with upright ramicauls and leathery, oval to elliptic leaves that often display a distinctive purple tint. Its delicate flowers appear in close succession, displaying a fascinating play of colors, from reddish-green to yellow sepals to petals and a labellum accented in dark red to orange. Originating in the warm, humid Neotropics, this species is exceptionally well suited to cultivation in display cases, terrariums, or bottle gardens.

In-vitro culture: You will receive a flask containing 4 young plants. The plants are generally already large enough to be deflasked. After opening the flask, carefully remove the culture medium from the very fine roots using lukewarm water, and place the young plants on moist sphagnum or in a very fine, airy substrate that retains a little moisture. For the first few weeks, we recommend very high humidity, warm to intermediate conditions, protected light, and gentle, continuous air movement. Keep consistently slightly moist and avoid allowing it to dry out completely.