Why are my daffodils dying?

I bought some daffodils in a pot for $2 at wal-mart last week, and it seems that since the day I brought them home, they've been slowly shriveling up. All the blooms are drying out and wilting, the new buds are turning brown instead of blooming, and even the leaves are turning yellow and brown at the tips. I've watered the plant every other day since I bought it by putting it in the sink, filling the pot with water, then letting the excess drain out of the pot before returning it to its basket. I've even left it in the window three of the days. Today it was very sunny, and the plant sat in front of the window all day, and the flowers are all wilted now! I don't think it's too cold by the window. They've grown quite a bit taller since I bought them, and I wonder if the pot's already too small for them. Is this possible, even with my giving them enough water and sunlight?

Why are my daffodils dying?
Try changing the pot and the dirt to help promote root growth. If the roots are in a ball, carefully try to loosen them, they can strangle themselves (cutting off the nutrients) and kill the plant. Let the plant have a decent "dry out" before watering it again, sometimes plants make better use of water if they don't get it as frequently. You can also try adding some "miracle grow". I'm not a fan of daffodils, but this has always worked on my ailing calla lillies, and frankly, it really can't hurt. Worth a try, good luck!
Reply:theres a few explanations,





Some flowers don't need much attention, you could be Over-watering it or over-sunning it(if thats a word)





2 dollars?





It might have been on sale because it was already dying.
Reply:Your daffodils are not dying, they're going dormant, which they are supposed to do. You should stop doing anything and let them dry up. In the fall, plant them. I doubt they're bloom again, but it's worth a try. By the way, I bought 12 bulbs, in the fall, and paid $2.98.
Reply:Forced bulbs never really "act" like the ones you plant outside. A few things it could be though:


1. Too much water.


2. The heat in your house may be to hot and dry for them.