222D Waibici

soil map units where 222D Waibici is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Viti Levu
Landscape position Hill country in the uplands
Soil parent material in situ basic and intermediate rocks
Slope Rolling (12-15°). Uneven microrelief.
Surface outcrops Surface rock outcrops cover 3% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 3% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-25cm very friable clay loam. 25-80cm friable clay loam. 80-125cm firm clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <125cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-25cm extremely acid. 25-125cm strongly acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N), potassium (K) and phosphorus (P).
Soil moisture regime udic/perudic
Susceptibility to drought Never experiences soil moisture deficits.
Soil drainage Well drained.
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs.
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods.

Partners and funders