Track and manage your
plant collection

Hortis is a professional platform for managing botanical collections.
Transform how you map, document, and share your plants.

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Trusted by institutions worldwide

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Toronto Zoo logo
Oldenburg Botanic Garden logo
San Diego Botanic Garden logo
Indianapolis Zoo logo
James Cook University Autralia logo

Software that works for you

Built to make your workflows frictionless and enjoyable.

Available on any device

Capture data wherever you are - no need to make a note for later.

Standard practices built-in

From data standards to plant names, keep your data accurate and reliable.

Thoughtfully designed

A modern user interface built for clarity and efficiency.

Track your plants

Grow your knowledge base

Keep your institutional knowledge accurate, accessible, and secure.

Map your collection

Know exactly where your plants live – from individual specimens to entire growing areas.

Data table feature
Keep your team aligned

Invite your team to Hortis, increase participation, align on goals, and view activity across your organization.

Team activity feature
Track changes with Observations

Record plant condition and be reminded when you next want to check-in.

Observations feature

Validate plant names with Shared Taxonomy

With over 1.4 million names and associated taxonomic data to choose from.

Scientific name shared taxonomy input
Record data effortlessly

With streamlined creation forms, entering new data is a breeze.

Create accession dialog
Capture photos wherever you are

Track seasonal changes and phenophases to keep a visual history of your collection.

Photos feature
Manage your collection

Stay organized,
reach your collection goals

Answer questions, build reports and make data-driven decisions.

Navigate your data with dynamic tables

Instantly find your records with powerful search and filtering.

Scientific name shared taxonomy input
Discover insights from your data

With various metrics available, you can set curation and conservation targets for your collection.

Provenance graph
Flexible record grouping with Tags

Record tags offer flexibility to create data groups for any need.

Tags feature
Update multiple records with a click

Bulk actions let you update your collection quickly and efficiently.

Actions menu feature
Export and utilize your data

Easily download your data for analysis, label printing, and more.

Download feature
Share and engage

Share your collection with the public

Publish your records online to engage and communicate the value of your collection with visitors and peers.

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Share QR codes

Provide access to records with a simple scan.

Designed for mobile

Open records wherever you are.

Control access

Maintain complete control over what’s published.

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What our customers say

Trusted by forward-thinking gardens and zoos

Join a growing global community who manage their plant collections with Hortis.

Jamie Maslyn Larson
Jamie Maslyn Larson
Tohono Chul, USA

“In all honesty, using Hortis has been truly transformational. Knowledge is power, and knowing the number of species, where they are located, and their condition will allow us to chart our future!”

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Sculpture by the Lakes
Monique Gudgeon
Sculpture by the Lakes, UK

“The fact that I can pull up the database on my smartphone anywhere in the garden is ideal. It makes checking or adding data so easy, as well as mapping and adding images. I think Hortis is an essential part of any collection.”

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Matt Berridge
Matt Berridge
Hertfordshire Zoo, UK

“Having accurate plant records will help us to educate visitors about the importance of plant conservation and the role zoos play in protecting plant species.”

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