That Poisonous Fruit in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Is Very Real — and It Means More Than You Think

With The White Lotus hinting at a poisoning in the Season 3 finale, let's look at the real-world Pong-Pong tree and its deadly effects.

April 4, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Erica Clark

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They are vacationing in a digital detox area, as explained by resort worker Pam (Morgana OReilly).

However, they arenotto be devoured.

Could it kill you?

Jason Isaacs looking worried against a toxic warning sign in The White Lotus

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Saxons asks with a grin.

Yeah, it could actually, Pam replies with a nervous laugh, Its very poisonous.

What’s going on here?

Saxon (Patrick Schwarzenegger) holds a piece of poison fruit from the pong-pong tree in Season 3 of The White Lotus.

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For most of their vacation, they are oblivious to their surroundings, even when the landscape turns menacing.

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Patrick Schwarzenegger and Sam Nivola in The White Lotus with a red background.

Timothy (Jason Isaacs) holds a piece of poisonous fruit from the pong-pong tree in Season 3 of The White Lotus.

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The White Lotus

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