long brown roots from split Philodendron

Question

I have a twenty year old Philodendron Monstera, split leaves (I think the identification is correct) It has always lived in my hall, partial sun, and is happy. But it has long, brown thin ‘roots’ that grow over the pot and creep along the carpet! Some are two/three feet long, and I cannot work out what their purpose is, and I have to loop them out of the way. Can I cut them off, or what is their purpose please?
Many thanks

Answer 1

You can cut them off. They are air roots. Here's how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/trimming-air-roots-plants.htm