223G Monasavu

soil map units where 223G Monasavu 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 Steep (26-35°). Uneven.
Surface outcrops Rock outcrops cover about 8% of the surface. Surface boulders occupy 5% of the surface.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 0-25cm very friable clay loam. 25-100cm firm clay.
Minimum effective rooting depth <100cm
Soil pH (acidity) 0-100cm strongly acid. 100-120cm moderately acid.
Salinity Non saline.
Soil fertility under natural conditions Very low nitrogen (N) 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.

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