The invention discloses a fresh-keeping agent for improving the vase life of carnation cut vases, which is composed of the following components according to the mass percentage: 12%-18% of cactus two extracts, 1%-5% of Chinese prickly ash, and 0.5%-0.8 of Panax notoginseng %, Capsicum 2%-6%, Gastrodia elata 7%-15%, Chitin 3%-7%, Pepper 0.5%-1.5%, Clove 0.5%-1.5%, Galangal 0.5%-1.5%, Diatomaceous earth 2%‑6%, the balance is water. The present invention also provides a method for preparing a preservative for improving the life of cut carnation vases. The present invention aims at prolonging the life of cut vases and achieving ecological preservation, and screens out a relatively cheap, green and environmentally friendly new environmental protection agent. Preservative for cut flowers.