The major disadvantage of having live plants in a reception area is that they ____. 

A. require someone in the office to know how to grow plants
B. must be watered periodically
C. may cause allergies or be poisonous if eaten by small children
D. take up space and can spill
E. release harmful toxins into the environment


C. may cause allergies or be poisonous if eaten by small children
Some people may be allergic to live plants, and many plants are poisonous if ingested.

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