soil map units where 104D Qeleni is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Taveuni |
| Landscape position | Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | older pahoehoe lavas |
| Slope | Rolling (12-15°). Teracettes. |
| Surface outcrops | Few surface rock outcrops. Few surface boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-21cm very firm silty clay loam. 21-220cm firm clay loam. 220-450cm friable to firm silt loam. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | >125cm |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-21cm moderately acid. 21-160cm strongly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Very low phosphorus (P), nitrogen (N) and potassium (K). Possible aluminium (Al) toxicity. |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
