Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, produces unique, edible fruit with a sweet, pineapple-banana flavor, often used fresh in fruit salads and desserts. The plant grows as a large, climbing vine, reaching up to 70 feet in its natural habitat, making it valuable in food forests for its dense foliage, which provides shade and enhances biodiversity. For cultivation, plant in well-draining soil with partial shade to full sun, provide a support structure for climbing, and water regularly, thriving best in warm, humid environments with protection from direct, harsh sunlight.