hi & thank you both for your responses. i do not own a cat so thats ruled out. I have other plants that are planted in an organic soil type thing which on the bag states is a mix of "compost bark, sphagnum peat moss, pasteurized poultry litter, and an organic wetting agent" that are doing quite well. do you think i should replant these 2 in this type of soil? the room my plants are in is approx 16x18 and the only source of natural light is through my sliding patio doors. the room temp is at a constant 65 degrees Fahrenheit. i dont know what could be causing those burn marks on the leaves of my janet craig, its kept in a low lighted corner. the pot that the pachira is in is 7"tall x 6"diameter, the tree itself is 13.5" tall from the soil line to the top most leaf.

For sure Aloe, could be a hybrid. While I can understand your eagerness to find out exactly what it is, posting the exact same thing at the same time in three separate forums (id, house plants, and here) is maybe not the best forum etiquette. Hopefully others can help nail down the species for you!

I agree with Mentha. I will make one observation: though nice looking glass containers, there is no drain hole. Over watering will be a distinct possibility and mineral salt build up will be a problem over time. I would look for new containers with drain holes and for succulents clay would be better (unglazed). If you are very careful with the water you can get through winter before repotting. Portulacaria are very sensitive to over watering. The cactus forum will have (as stated above) lots of information on succulents. You have a nice little collection for what I can see. Good Luck and enjoy them!

Definitely lilac. Wonderful scent, especially the white ones.