Abstract: In order to find the approach of fast controlling soil erosion in the red soil erosion area of southern China,the observation on status of vegetation growth and benefits of 16 patterns of plant disposition in red soil area are carried out which include benefits of soil and water conservation,melioration and economy.Results showed that pinus massoniana+Schima superba+Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.+Gardenia jasminoides Ellis,pinus massoniana+Schima superba+paulownia+Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.in Xiou-shui area,pinus massoniana+Schima superba+Lespedeza bicolor Turcz in Ning-du area,Pinus elliottii+Liquidambar formosana Hance+lespedeza bicolor Turcz.+Panicum repens L.,Pinus elliottii.+Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.+Panicum repens L.,Pinus elliottii.+Lespedeza bicolor Turcz.+Paspalum natatum etc in Shi-cheng are good beneficial.Those patterns should be applicated to similar regions.