Types of Soil: Clayey and Sandy Soil Description

Soil types vary based on texture, which depends on the arrangement and size of particles.
Clayey soil has a high percentage of clay particles, little sand, and some humus, with good water-holding capacity, stickiness, and is used to make pots, lamps, etc.
Clayey soil gets heavy with water, hardens when dried, and has low fertility.

Sandy soil contains mainly sand and some clay, with large particles and a lot of air present.
It has poor water-holding capacity, is not rich in nutrients, and is less fertile, making it suitable for cactus growth.

Loamy soil has nearly equal amounts of clay and sand, is rich in humus, with small particles, good water-holding capacity, and air present in the right amount.
It contains more nutrients, making it best suited for growing plants like cotton.

Silty soil holds water, is not sticky, granular, floury when dry, and slippery when wet, often found in river beds, and suitable for growing corn.

Loamy soil: advantage - good water-holding capacity; disadvantage - dries out easily, and nutrients are quickly lost.
Silty soil: advantage - holds water, not sticky; disadvantage - gets easily packed down, causing less water and air to pass through.
Sandy soil: advantage - large particles, lot of air present; disadvantage - limited plant growth.
Clayey soil: advantage - good water-holding capacity; disadvantage - not rich in nutrients, less fertile.