Benfica

CultivarHippeastrum 'Benfica'

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Hippeastrum (the genus)
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Fact sheet

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Typebulb

from Hippeastrum · “Grown from large bulbs” — How to grow Amaryllis — planting guide · GardenDraft

Days to germination7–14 days

from Hippeastrum · “7-14 days to maturity” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

LightFull sun

from Hippeastrum · “Full sun” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

WaterEvery 2-3 days

from Hippeastrum · “Every 2-3 days” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Hardiness zones3-4

from Hippeastrum · “Zone 3-4” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Spacing12–15 in

from Hippeastrum · “12-18 inches” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Height18–30 in

from Hippeastrum · “24-36 inches” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Propagationbulb

from Hippeastrum · “Propagation: bulb” — How to grow Amaryllis — planting guide · GardenDraft

TransplantAfter last frost

from Hippeastrum · “After last frost” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Ready whenMature size reached, color is full

from Hippeastrum · “Mature size reached, color is full” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Pestsaphids, slugs, caterpillars

from Hippeastrum · “Aphids, slugs, or caterpillars” — hippeastrum (Hippeastrum Herb.) — Greenshoot

Benfica hasn't been researched on its own yet; these facts are for the genus as a whole.

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