Avoiding bugs is something you can manage based on bringing the plant into your home. Basically, avoid bringing the bugs in and they won't be there.
Spider plants are a great choice, as they're easy to care for, need little light, and are safe for pets. Rattlesnake plants are also a good non-toxic choice. Careful when buying as Rattlesnake plants are different from Dracaena snake plants, which may be slightly toxic to cats, although my cat likes to occasionally nibble at my snake plant and has experienced no negative effects.
If little bugs infesting your house is a concern, you could try a carnivorous plant. I'd recommend cape sundew (Drosera capensis). As long as it has plenty of sunlight and soft water, it requires very little maintenance. Just sit the plant pot in a bowl and fill the bowl with water once a day.
can I have houseplants without poisoning my cat and filling my apartment with little bugs?
yes just get some airplants or something
Avoiding bugs is something you can manage based on bringing the plant into your home. Basically, avoid bringing the bugs in and they won't be there.
Spider plants are a great choice, as they're easy to care for, need little light, and are safe for pets. Rattlesnake plants are also a good non-toxic choice. Careful when buying as Rattlesnake plants are different from Dracaena snake plants, which may be slightly toxic to cats, although my cat likes to occasionally nibble at my snake plant and has experienced no negative effects.
You can also reduce bugs (or at least gnats) by growing in soilless media, for example, what some people call “leca”
Or another way to reduce bugs would be to get a small carnivorous plant
If little bugs infesting your house is a concern, you could try a carnivorous plant. I'd recommend cape sundew (Drosera capensis). As long as it has plenty of sunlight and soft water, it requires very little maintenance. Just sit the plant pot in a bowl and fill the bowl with water once a day.