soil map units where 129F Waidina is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | basic and intermediate sedimentary rocks |
| Slope | Moderately steep (21-25°). Uneven microrelief due to forest dimpling and terracettes. |
| Surface outcrops | Few rock outcrops (landslide scars). No surface stones or boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-12cm silt loam. 12-80cm silty clay loam. 80-125cm weathered in situ rock (silt loam). |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <80cm. Weathered in situ rock at about 80cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-80cm slightly acid. 80-125cm near neutral. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Potassium (K) and magnesium (Mg) low in subsoil. |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Moderately well drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
