Oh, I remember the "Air Plant" from a long time ago ... late 60's or early to mid 70's ... it was popular for awhile sorta like the "Pet Rock" and the "Mood Ring".
Carol: I don't come from a family of gardeners and don't really remember why or when I began learning botanical/scientific names of plants; but just at some point realized how important it is to know the scientific name because there are so many plants from entirely different species having the exact common name which can make gardening really confusing! But alas, now that I'm getting "older" I sometimes find myself looking at a plant and not remembering the scientific name or the common name! I'm so thankful for the ID forum here on ATP!
