soil map units where 86C Losa is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Rotuma |
| Landscape position | Young volcanic hill country in the lowlands and foothills |
| Soil parent material | very young pahoehoe lava |
| Slope | Easy rolling (8-11°). Very uneven microrelief due to boulders and rock outcrops. |
| Surface outcrops | Surface rock outcrops cover 12-15% of area. Surface boulders cover 10-12% of area. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 0-22cm bouldery loam. On massive in situ rock. |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <25cm. Un- weathered rock at 20-25cm. |
| Soil pH (acidity) | 0-25cm slightly acid. |
| Salinity | Non saline. |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Potassium (K) low. Very high phosphorus retention. |
| Soil moisture regime | udic/perudic |
| Susceptibility to drought | In normal years soil moisture deficits are never experienced. |
| Soil drainage | Somewhat excessively drained. |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Never waterlogs. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Never floods. |
