32 Moamoa stony clay

soil map units where 32 Moamoa stony clay is dominant

Soil properties

Property Value
Geographic distribution Upolo
Landscape position Soils of the lowlands and foothills - moderately dissected landscapes
Soil parent material from mixed pahoehoe and aa basalt of the Salani Volcanics
Slope Undulating to rolling slopes
Surface outcrops Surface mainly stony to bouldery. No rock outcrops.
Brief soil profile description -
Soil profile texture 15cm slightly stony clay. 28cm stony clay. on stony and bouldery clay
Minimum effective rooting depth <60cm
Soil pH (acidity) Slightly acid (pH = pH = 6.1)
Salinity Non saline
Soil fertility under natural conditions Moderate fertility. Base saturation 60%. Plant nutrients rapidly depleted under cultivation.
Soil moisture regime With weak to strong dry season (Udic moisture regime)
Susceptibility to drought Weak dry season (1-2 months <100cm rainfall). Rainfall 2750-3500mm.
Soil drainage Well drained
Susceptibility to waterlogging Never waterlogs
Susceptibility to flooding Never floods

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