About Us

Botanical Software is dedicated to rethinking plant records through user-centred design and technology. We believe technology should feel effortless, inspire new possibilities, and make it easier for botanical collection holders to achieve their goals in the vital work they do for people and the planet.

Recent Developments

In September 2025, Botanical Software resumed full responsibility for the development and support of Hortis, our flagship plant collection platform. This transition allows us to focus even more on serving botanical gardens and advancing innovation for plant records, while continuing to collaborate closely with Species360 as a partner in conservation.

Our History

Botanical Software Ltd. was established in 2007 as one of three companies working on the IrisBG Software Package. In addition to being involved in the development of the software with the focus on mobile solutions, Botanical Software also had the sole responsibility for bringing the product to the global market and building up the community. Starting with six institutions in 2007, we grew to a thriving community of 170 institutions on four continents by the end of 2019.

To be in a better position to deal with the challenges ahead, it was decided in December 2019 to discontinue the IrisBG collaboration between Botanical Software Ltd, Compositae AS, and Digital Forvaltning AS. As a consequence, all the products and services of Botanical Software formerly promoted under the name “IrisBG” were rebranded with the new name “Floria”.

Born out of nearly two decades of experience supporting botanic gardens, Hortis was launched in 2021 by Botanical Software to deliver a new kind of plant collection platform – one that goes beyond the traditional idea of a plant records system. By putting the needs of the botanical community at the heart of our design, we’re helping gardens of all sizes harness the power of their data.

In December 2022, Botanical Software joined forces with Species360 to expand their shared mission: supporting global species conservation across flora and fauna. Together, we explored new ways to connect plant and animal data for the benefit of the planet.

Our Vision

Our vision is simple: to empower gardens with the tools they need to manage their collections with confidence and contribute to global biodiversity conservation. The concerns and needs of the botanical community are the driving force and inspiration for all the work we do.