Gliocladium
Gliocladium spp.
Also known as: Clonostachys (teleomorph)
Fast-growing green colonies that produce slimy spore masses, similar in look to Trichoderma
Gliocladium at a Glance
Gliocladium (Gliocladium spp.) is a low-risk, common mold with low allergenic potential. It most often grows in wet wood, soil, damp drywall, and its primary health concerns are generally low health risk, possible allergen. Confirmation requires laboratory analysis of collected samples — visual identification alone is not conclusive.
- Risk level
- Low
- Category
- Common
- Common growth locations
- Wet wood, Soil, Damp drywall, Cellulose materials
- Primary health concerns
- Generally low health risk, Possible allergen
InspectaMold provides independent inspection and laboratory testing for Gliocladium across Southeast Louisiana — assessment and documentation only. We do not perform remediation, so findings stay unbiased.
Gulf Coast Relevance: Moderate
Regularly encountered in Gulf Coast properties.
Appearance & Identification
Cottony to powdery, fast-growing
Green colonies resembling Penicillium/Trichoderma
Hydrophilic; common on wet wood, soil, and cellulose
Growth Conditions
88-98%
0.88-0.95 aw
65-95°F (18-35°C)
Common Growth Locations
Health Considerations
Mild allergic responses in sensitive individuals
low
Low; rarely associated with infection
How Our Inspectors Detect It
Elevated in affected materials
- •Wood
- •Drywall
- •Cellulose
- •Soil
- •Damp wood and soil-contact zones
Remediation Considerations
Remove heavily colonized porous materials
HEPA vacuum and damp-wipe surfaces
High — correct wood/cellulose moisture
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gliocladium (Gliocladium spp.) dangerous?
Gliocladium is classified as a low-risk, common mold with low allergenic potential. Primary health concerns include generally low health risk, possible allergen. Low; rarely associated with infection A professional assessment determines the extent and the right response for your property.
Where does Gliocladium grow in Gulf Coast homes?
Gliocladium commonly appears in wet wood, soil, damp drywall, cellulose materials. It thrives at 88-98% relative humidity with a water activity of 0.88-0.95 aw, conditions that are common across humid Southeast Louisiana properties.
How do you identify Gliocladium?
Fast-growing green colonies that produce slimy spore masses, similar in look to Trichoderma Colonies are typically green, white, yellow-green with a cottony to powdery, fast-growing texture. Mild musty, earthy odor Confirmation requires professional sampling and laboratory analysis rather than visual identification alone.
What does remediation of Gliocladium involve?
Gliocladium typically calls for standard containment. Remove heavily colonized porous materials High — correct wood/cellulose moisture InspectaMold documents the conditions and provides an independent protocol so the underlying moisture source is corrected, not just the visible growth.
Concerned about Gliocladium in your property?
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