Mantis Plants and Flowers

Mantis Plants and Flowers has closed it’s doors as years and years!!! Alan has retired!!! He sure will be missed!!!

I love this place. Beautiful selection of flowers and plants of all kinds, as well as pots, vases, etc. I have purchased three houseplants from here and after several years they are all healthy, lush, and steadily growing. I have bought a few plants elsewhere that had insects or disease and quickly died but the ones from Mantis are going strong. The owner is knowledgeable, friendly and took time to answer my questions. I highly recommend this place. If I had more windowsill space, I’d buy more!

I order flowers for Mother’s Day and asked them to be delivered a few days early. They were delivered the next day. There was a great selection of flowers to choose from online and the online checkout process was smooth and quick. The flowers looked gorgeous when delivered. It’s too bad I can attach pics. Their prices seemed reasonable compared to other florists. I will definitely buy flowers from Mantis again! Great job!

Mantis flowers assisted me during a very difficult time — planning the funeral of my father. I stopped in right before a big snowstorm, so I was anxious about whether the flowers would arrive in time for the services. The owner listened patiently to my requests, answered all of my questions and assured me that the flowers would be delivered promptly. I was impressed that he gave me personal contact information in case I had concerns, since the store would be closed the next day. Most importantly, my vision was fulfilled — the flowers were absolutely beautiful and appropriate for my father. Thank you, Mantis Flowers!

Very pleased with the service I received from Mantis Flower Shop. I appreciate how the owner aims to please his customers and stands behind his product. His delivery service is friendly and very prompt! I highly recommend this local flower shop. Thank you!!!

He helped create a beautiful arrangement for my friend just by me telling him what I like. Additionally I bought a basket of which he has numerous and was creating a gift of items I had already purchased. He helped me arrange and pretty up my basket. Excellent customer service. definitely recommended!

My best friend was in the hospital and I knew she would love an arrangement of her favorite flowers. I knew they would bring a smile to her face. I called Mantis late in afternoon thinking I would have to wait until the next day. The gentleman that I spoke to on the phone was pleasant, courteous, knowledgeable and amazing! I was shocked and amazed on the fast turnaround. I picked them up tonight after work! The arrangement is beyond beautiful. I know she will love them!
Every arrangement that I have ordered from Mantis has been beautiful, full, and fresh. I have always been beyond happy and satisfied when picking up my order. Thank you, thank you, thank you! They are the best around!
I will post a picture once I deliver them to her :)

Very disappointed in the Valentine’s day arrangement I ordered (in advance). I paid for the «upgraded» arrangement– they put in only 2 roses (picture she showed me had 4) and they included broken stems on a couple of the filler flowers. I think I got ripped off on the «upgrade».

Never shop here, owner was mean and truly rude to customer, just likes to take your money, that’s it.

Called asking for a specific mix of colors within an arrangement. A beautifully done vase of flowers was ready within the hour. Exactly what I wanted with creative mix of flowers and design. Arrangement looks great from all angles. Pleasant and speedy service. would definitely. use them again. Highly recommend this florist.

THE BEST local flower salon ever for all your planting and decorating expertise needs! You can find the most tasteful arrangements made with the freshest flowers and beautiful seasonal touches here year round. Alan is the business owner and he is not just a great florist professional but also an awesome community neighbor, who stocks his store with the best cutest products and decorates his store front seasonally with the most adorable timely plants, flowers and flags. When in doubt, always trust your local florist, if you really want to share a special arrangement with your loved ones.

Wonderful neighborhood business. We buy plants for the garden (perennials, herbs, veggies, flowers) and table arrangements from Mantis. The selection is excellent and the service very professional. Plus you get valuable planting advice from the owner!

I have lived in Quincy for 5 years and today was the first time I went into Mantis… and honestly, I have no idea why.
I have always been a fan of a mom and pop shop, and this is it. It is not like walking into a Winstons… this is much more relaxed and homey feeling. But the flowers & plants are beautiful and the owner, Alan, is helpful and gracious and that is all you can ask for when purchasing flowers.
I needed enough flowers to fill 2 vases for my mother’s birthday. He not only let me pick through the flowers his front refrigerator, he invited me to look through his flowers in his walk in cooler in the back. He guided me to which flowers were in season, which flowers were in better shape/​newer, and what to do if any of them looked wilted before tomorrow.
When all was said, I got more than enough flowers to fill 2 vases (plus maybe a few extras for a little vase for me) and all for $ 50. And we’re not talking daisies and carnations, we’re talking beautiful exotic flowers!
I’m not sure why it took me so long to walk into his shop, but I will be returning shortly.

My brother in laws son passed away. Used Mantis via Reviews.
Everything ordered was spot on, delivery was perfect, and price was right. I ordered online in the end but called the day before to ask a few questions.
Service on the phone was professional.
Great place!

Really wonderful and thoughtfully arranged flowers. First time buyer with Mantis. Took a chance as they seemed to know their business when I spoke to them. I am definitely pleased. I sent flowers to a special lady who was not feeling great and she was very pleased. She also knows her cut flowers and arrangements… she did many arrangements herself in a past life. She loved the variety and the arrangement and told me she did not know of Mantis but would start using them immediately. She said they were that good. Go Mantis… Tnx.

Love the smell of this place! It has been around since I was a kid and is family owned. I had my in-​laws in town over the holidays, and wanted some fresh cut flowers for the house. Mantis knew exactly what to suggest that would both look good and not go over budget. Will definitely be back.

Gorgeous flowers, excellent service, and open early enough that I can pick up a last minute arrangement on my way into work. After looking over the other review I def. need to visit when I have more time. And I will be coming back.

Based on the reviews here, I took a chance and ordered a «deluxe» birthday bouquet from online, to be delivered within Quincy. I’m very pleased with how it turned out! From the photos the happy recipient sent me, the bouquet looked very full (no disappointing amount of green filler here) and healthy, with a nice variety of full blooms and partial blooms that look like they will keep the arrangement beautiful for a while.
It WAS different from the online photo, but not in a bad way. The colors are more subdued, but part of it is probably due to many of the flowers being quite young and not yet in full bloom. The vase was a more elegant shape and they even put on a huge matching bow, which was a very nice touch! I would gladly order from them again!

I have never ordered flowers from Mantis, but I buy tons of herbs, flowers and veggies there. I like to support local businesses. Then I realized something that was benefitting me. Their stuff is actually consistently healthier than I get elsewhere (especially Home Depot). So you may pay a little more, but nothing dies on you.
The other thing is they don’t sell stuff that’s not ready for the outdoors yet. So if you don’t see tomatoes there, then it’s not time yet to plant them (ditto basil, certain annual flowers, etc.). The first year I bought my house, I bought a ton of stuff elsewhere (didn’t know about Mantis yet), figuring «it must be safe if they’re selling it» — and it all died. They will not sell you something that’s not ready to put into the ground now.
The owner is very knowledgeable and always has great tips and is friendly.
Oh, and Mantis doesn’t look like a dive — don’t get that comment. Yeah, there’s dirt, but they sell plants!

Queenie, you’re amazing!!!
Service rocks here. Family run business that isn’t focused on ripping you off! I’ve order flowers for weddings, proms, mother’s day, valentine’s day from Mantis and every time the quality is phenomenal! My mother still has the annual in here garden that I got 4 years ago from Mantis.
Stop by, say hi. get some flowers for someone special!