They look like droplets of something oily. Are they evenly distributed or just in one part of the plant?

It's on several parts, but not the same amount everywhere. The pictured segment was the worst. Some have so little that it's hard to see.

Not sure what sort of oily substance could've gotten on it, unless there's some kind of bug that would do it.

Looks like it could be a type of red scale. Have you tried to rub it off?

tj

I guess scale also. If there is any sticky sweet smelling stuff on the segments, that would be a strong indicator. Otherwise, maybe someone was drinking a Starbucks frappuccino and sneezed on it.

Haven't tried rubbing it off. I thought of that, but I was afraid to touch it.

Someone somewhere else also says it looks like red scale, though.

Might as well treat for scale....

Josh