Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals They are a non-toxic house

They are a non-toxic house plant and are safe around pets

Inflorescenses appear from the crown as an unbranched spike carrying tiny male and female flowers The fruit is bright cherry red when ripe

In frost free parts of NZ it actually does very well and flowers reliably

but don't overwater

Rarely available for sale so great for the collectors

Mountain Paw Paw other tropicals They are a non-toxic houseMountain Paw Paw, sub tropical fruit also known as Papaya, which handles cold better than most other varieties. Grows well in frost free parts of the North Island. Majestic tree with a truly straight stem growing large, distinguished, evergreen leaves up to 60 cm across and deeply lobed. Bright yellow fruit about the size of a small apple, but with strongly lobed longitudinal segments. Harvests early summer through late autumn as fruit gradually