The succulent's spoon-shaped, yellow-green variegated leaves are a delight to look at once fully grown. However, you don't want to overdo it and cause the leaves to turn yellow or to fall off. The first aeonium appears paler than normal. The following information will help you determine if your succulent plant is showing normal behavior or if it is signaling that something is wrong. You can also use an electric moisture meter to check whether your soil has sufficient moisture. The succulent's small, bell-shaped leaves are coated in a whitish substance.