If you haven't noticed, people have been going a little plant crazy lately, bringing endless amou…

If you haven't noticed, people have been going a little plant crazy lately, bringing endless amounts of indoor plants and greenery into their homes on a quest for Pinterest-worthy perfection. There's an issue, though: not all options will actually make a great addition to your space—and should probably be researched before filling up your car at the greenhouse. Whether they're bad for allergies, harmful for your pets or children, or are borderline impossible to keep alive, you might want to think twice before buying any of these popular options.

Getting a bonsai is basically an easy way of having a tree inside your home—just in mini-form. The issue is that the plant can be super-irritating to those with tree allergies. And even if allergies aren't a problem, be careful when watering or pruning it: According to Allergy&Air, pricking your skin can leave you with a rash.