74F Wailotua

soil map units where 74F 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 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.

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