i love succulents, and they comprise the majority of my house babies. hoya carnosa is one of my favs; the flower buds and then blooms are amazing (do not like their scent though…too floral and sweet like honeydew!). their shape and growth patterns fascinate me. i think my oldest hoya is almost 16…a solid teenager! it sounds like yours are lovely as well. i have never grown aloe but my friend used to and it was great to have around.