soil map units where 74D Wailotua is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
| Landscape position | Kaast landscapes in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | marine limestone and elevated reef rock |
| Slope | Rolling (12-15°). Uneven microrelief. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 15% of the surface. Surface boulders cover 10% of the surface. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-10cm friable bouldery clay loam. 10-100cm friable to firm bouldery clay loam. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <100cm. In situ limestone at 100cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Slightly alkaline. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Possible trace element deficiencies. |
| 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. |
