Stachybotrys has a fondness for cellulose ().While cellulose (especially water damaged) may promote Stachybotrys growth, the same is true for Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus species (144, 185, 202).The predilection for cellulose, moisture, and nutrientpoor settings explains the appearance of Stachybotrys in affected buildings, where it is a tertiary wall colonizer that comes after ...