soil map units where 159H Nauluvatu is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu, Vanua Levu |
| Landscape position | Hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | in situ acidic rocks (granite, andesite and dacite) |
| Slope | Very steep (36-42°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Rock outcrops cover 35-40% of area. Few surface stones and boulders. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-5cm friable silty clay loam. 5-60cm friable clay loam. On weakly weathered in situ rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <60cm. Hard in situ rock at 60cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-60cm moderately acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Low phosphorus (P) and very low potassium (K) below 5cm. |
| 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. |
