The soil in Indonesia is a complex mixture of minerals, organic matter, and water. The country has a wide range of climates, from the hot, humid tropical rainforest of Sumatra to the cooler, high-altitude forests of Papua. Soil types vary from region to region, depending on the climate, the parent rock, and the age of the soil.
In general, the soils of Indonesia are acidic and low in nutrients. The acidic soils are caused by the high rainfall, which leaches …