Aloe ...who?

[nachtkrabb]

Hello everybody,
years ago when my plant was very young, we tried to put a name to it & ended up with Aloe ferox. Then many said that it was too young to be named with confidence.
So today I try it again as I am really not that secure. When I look at pictures of A.ferox in the net, their plants often have another growth pattern.
Thank you for your help says
Nachtkrabb
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PS: The plant is now about 20 years old.
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[anttisepp]

A ferox or marlothii but right name is possible to get only with inflorescence. IMHO

[nachtkrabb]

Hello again, Anttisepp! Hope you & your plants are fine.
After looking at loads more pictures I understand what you mean... Well...
Just how can I convince the plant to flower...?

* On https://www.aloesinwonderland.com/plant ... aloe-ferox I found that an A.ferox likes a nice cool winter to get into the flowering mood: "During the winter months, the plants should be grown cool to initiate flower development, about 41-50°F (5-10°C)".
* Alas, on https://www.aloesinwonderland.com/plant ... -marlothii they do not say what A.marlothii is seduced by, nor can I find anything elsewhere. So it is possible that an A.marlothii does not enjoy a nice cool winter.
Besides I don't have any space with the required temperature... It is either with 10° to 14°C (50° to 57°F) too warm plus crowded, or with vacancies but cool until -5°C (23°F).
Now...?

Although, when looking at A.marlothii, I have the feeling that the leaves on the depicted plants have another swing than my plant, a slight curve. The leaves of my plant are more straight. Nuances.

What do you think?
Nachtkrabb.