# Spores

What you notice at home is usually the growth, not the spores: cottony or velvety spots, stains, and nearby leaks or condensation.

## Why it matters in a South Florida home

Florida DOH describes mold as cottony, velvety, rough or leathery growth that can appear in white, gray, brown, black, yellow or green. It often shows up as a stain or a fuzzy patch.

Look for the moisture that supports growth: leaks, standing water, water stains and condensation.

## Signs to look for

### Texture

Mold often appears cottony, velvety, rough or leathery.

### Color

Growth can be white, gray, brown, black, yellow or green.

### Moisture

Also watch for leaks, standing water, water stains and condensation.

## Sources

- Florida Department of Health Mold: https://www.floridahealth.gov/community-environmental-public-health/environmental-public-health/air-quality/mold/

https://southfloridamoldhelp.com/glossary/spores/