Monstera

An introduced rainforest climber — beautiful to rest the eyes on

Used for: not a Hawaiian healing plant — its gift is calm. Resting your eyes on deep, living green lowers stress, and the fully ripe fruit is a sweet tropical treat.

How to use: let it be a garden or houseplant to sit beside. Only eat the fruit when its scales fall away on their own; unripe fruit, leaves and sap contain irritating crystals and must not be eaten. Keep pets away.