soil map units where 74F Wailotua is dominant
Soil properties
Property | Value |
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Geographic distribution | Viti Levu |
Landscape position | Kaast landscapes in the lowlands and foothills |
Soil parent material | marine limestone and elevated reef rock |
Slope | Moderately steep (21-25°). 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. |