Yes. Indoor and outdoor plants differ mainly in how they handle light, space, and environmental changes. Indoor plants are better suited to stable conditions and limited growing space, while outdoor plants are adapted to full sunlight, weather, and larger root and plant size.

One important difference is plant size. Indoor growing usually limits height and root depth, which is why compact edible plants perform best indoors. Herbs such as basil, parsley, mint, thyme, and leafy greens naturally stay smaller and grow well in controlled indoor conditions.

Outdoor plants are often bred to grow taller, spread wider, or produce larger yields, which can be difficult to manage indoors without pruning or special equipment. This is why not every vegetable that grows outdoors is practical for indoor growing.

In real indoor setups, choosing plants that stay compact and respond well to consistent light leads to more reliable results.