Water thoroughly
Place pot in cold storage. The cold treatment will mimic the conditions the bulbs would experience if you had planted them outdoors. Temperatures from 35 to 48 degrees F (1.7 to 8.9 degrees C) are ideal. The bulbs will not grow properly if it is either too cold or too hot. Cover the soil in the pot with a loose layer of leaves or sawdust to help regulate the temperature. Pick a location that is dark and cool. Good options include sheds, garages or refrigerators. In climates where it does not freeze outside, you can dig a hole and bury the plant outside. Keep soil moist, but don't overwater.
Wait for shoots to appear. Most daffodils will require around 12 weeks of cold treatment. You will know your pot is ready to bring to a warmer climate if you see shoots about 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) in height and you see white roots coming out of the drainage holes on the bottom of the pot
Place the pot in a warmer location. The temperature should be around 50 degrees F (10 degrees C), and there should be low light. Leave the pot here for 2 to 3 days
Move pot to a sunny window. The new location should be 60 to 65 degrees F (15.6 to 18.3 degrees C). Warmer temperatures may cause the plants not to bloom
Rotate the pot daily. Daffodil shoots will lean towards the light source. Turning the pot frequently will keep your plants from leaning in 1 direction.
Wait for your daffodils to bloom. It typically will take 3 to 5 weeks after the cold treatment before flowers appear, but it will vary based on the variety. Once the plants bloom, the flowers will last for approximately 1 month Move the daffodils out of direct sunlight once they've bloomed to prolong the life of the flowers.
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