Vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors are synthesized in the liver. Consequently, severe liver disease results in lower blood levels of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors and an increased risk for uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) (8) .
To grow well, pineapples have certain soil requirements. Pineapples need well-drained soil because they cannot withstand a waterlogged growing medium. For this reason, the best soil for growing pineapples is a sandy loam, because sand allows for rapid leaching, or water movement, through the soil. While pineapples dislike waterlogged soil, they are drought-tolerant, but require even moisture for proper fruit development.
Generally, maple trees like soil that is slightly acid. 1  Japanese maple trees like slightly acid, sandy loam soil with a pH of between 5.5 - 6.5. 2  Acer maples (commonly known as sugar maples, and the kind from which you can get maple syrup) like soils that range from a pH of 5.5 - 7.3.