Houseplants can lend beauty to the home and even help keep the air clean of pollutants.
But several plant varieties can be poisonous, and care should be taken when selecting them or choosing a place to display them. This can be a big concern with children or pets. Pets and children should be discouraged from eating any plant, whether or not it is known to be toxic. The severity of reaction from ingesting any particular plant can vary according to which part is eaten and the amount eaten. Even if the plant is harmless, letting pets chew on the leaves may kill the plant and often induces vomiting.