How do you care for the hairs on Boston ferns

My Boston fern is very old and when it is growing well produces many “hairs”. Should these be trimmed? How often? What is the purpose of the “hairs”?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 05/23/2020 @ 12:58 am

These aerial roots can be trimmed away with no effect on the plant.

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