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Mold is a term used to describe a type of fungus that is an often fuzzy-looking growth that appears on the surface of organic materials in damp conditions, both outdoors and indoors. Molds may be gray, black, green, yellow, orange or various other colors, and may have a velvety or wooly texture.
Both need porous, organic material to grow on (ie. wood, fabric, paper, clothing, drywall, insulation, carpet, padding, upholstery, foods, etc.) but usually cannot grow on synthetic materials (ie. plastic, most metal-based products). The main difference between mold and mildew are in appearance. Mildew is usually a white or gray substance that is powdery or fuzzy in texture. Powdery mildew is usually found on the leaves of plants, making it appear that the plants are âsick.â White or gray splotches will appear as mildew begins to feed on the organic cells of the plant.