• With the wide array of houseplants available, telling which ones are toxic is difficult.Plant04 image by Platinum Pictures from Fotolia.com
  
  Children and pets have a habit of sticking just about anything in their mouths. Moreover, with houseplants becoming a common sight, the child or pet may decide to take a bite out of that delicious looking leafy plant, which is why knowing which indoor plants are nontoxic and will not harm your child or furry friend is important.
  
  

Spider Plant

• The spider plant is a common houseplant that is easy to grow and maintain. Many people opt to place their spider plant in a hanging basket since it features a cascading shape. Spider plants are one of the easiest houseplants to create starters from. The spider plant has long, narrow, green leaves, which can either be all green or showcase a yellow or white stripe down the middle. Not only are spider plants nontoxic, but they will also remove impurities from the air, creating cleaner air quality.
  
  

Boston Fern

• The Boston fern is another common houseplant and one of the most common ferns. Although it is nontoxic, the Boston fern can cause an allergic reaction in some pets. The Boston fern comes in many shades of green, and some species of the fern feature a golden yellow color. Like many other houseplants, the Boston fern improves the air quality in your home by removing formaldehyde from the air and adding humidity.
  
  

Christmas Cactus

• The Christmas cactus is a common holiday indoor plant gift. The Christmas cactus is also known as the Orchid cactus since its flowers -- as well as their growing requirements -- resemble that of an orchid. The flowers of the Christmas cactus's flowers are available in a wide array of colors, including white, fuchsia, red, orange, purple, pink and cream. The Christmas cactus is not poisonous, but it does feature prickly needles that can cause injury.
  
  

Tradescantia

• The Tradescantia is most often referred to as the Wandering Jew and is a common houseplant. This plant features lance-shaped green leaves that grow to about 2 inches long. The Tradescantia is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that is commonly grown in hanging baskets. Like the spider plant, Tradescantia can easily be propagated by steam cutting. The Tradescantia is fast growing and requires pruning to keep it from overgrowing.