The Cave Dweller

The Type: Has few south-facing windows; works in a cubicle; lives in a subway tunnel.
The Perfect Match: ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia; shown right). Moderate to low light.
Why: This incredibly resilient grower will tolerate very low levels of light for long periods, so it will feel right at home in the murk of your living room.
Do: Water it once every two weeks.
Don’t: Put it in direct sunlight.
Other Choices:

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema). Moderate to low light.

Cast-iron plant (Aspidistra elatior). Moderate to low light.

The Sun Worshipper

The Type: Wears shades in the house because direct light pours in from multiple south-facing windows most of the day.
The Perfect Match: Hens and chicks (Sempervivum tectorum; shown left). Direct to bright light.
Why: Because it loves the sun as much as you do but doesn’t require the frequent watering one would expect of a plant that spends its life sunbathing.
Do: Use well-draining, succulent-specific soil.
Don’t: Overfeed. Fertilizing even lightly more than twice a growing season could kill the plant.
Other Choices:

Almost any cactus or succulent.

Flowering maple (Abutilon hybrid). Direct to bright light.