soil map units where 7 Lalovi peat is dominant
Soil properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | Samoa |
| Landscape position | Soils of the coastlands, valley floors and their margins |
| Soil parent material | from organic residue |
| Slope | Flat, swampy and <1.2m above sea level |
| Surface outcrops | Firm raft of roots at the surface. No rock outcrops. |
| Brief soil profile description | - |
| Soil profile texture | 28cm fibrous peat. 22cm slightly fibrous loamy peat. on unconsolidated peaty loam |
| Minimum effective rooting depth | <20cm unless drained |
| Soil pH (acidity) | Strongly acid (pH = pH = 5.0) |
| Salinity | Non saline |
| Soil fertility under natural conditions | Moderate to low fertility |
| Soil moisture regime | - |
| Susceptibility to drought | Rainfall 2250-3250mm. |
| Soil drainage | Poorly drained |
| Susceptibility to waterlogging | Permanently waterlogged due to high water table. |
| Susceptibility to flooding | Floods regularly |
