Cladosporium herbarum is very common on dead plants, textiles, rubber, paper, foodstuffs and air. Its spores are often by far the most significant in air samples paricularly in summer. It has also been reported as a cause of meat spoilage in cold storage.

In indoor environment, Cladosporium herbarum has been reported in floor, carpet and mattress dust; damp acrylic painted walls, wallpaper; HVAC insulation, filters and fans. It is known to be allergenic.




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